PrivateServer
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1456 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | ARX (Algorithmic Research) · website |
| Hardware versions | 4.7 |
| Firmware versions | 4.7 |
Module description
The PrivateServer is a high-performance cryptographic service provider. PrivateServer performs high-speed cryptographic operations while protecting sensitive data. Its features include Triple-DES, AES, Triple-DES-MAC, HMAC, RSA, ECDSA, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, public key database and certificate support, authenticated and encrypted communication with the module, secure storage of secret/private keys, software key medium and smartcard support, tamper-responsive enclosure, high level API requiring no cryptographic expertise, in-depth logging and auditing, and secure backup capability.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 1267 |
| ECDSA | 151 |
| HMAC | 737 |
| RNG | 708 |
| RSA | 608 |
| SHS | 1167 |
| Triple-DES | 899 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
DES; DES MAC; DES Stream; ISO9796; ARDFP; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); DES; DES MAC; MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-29 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2010-11-29