PrivateServer: FIPS 140-2 cert #1456

PrivateServer, from ARX (Algorithmic Research), holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1456 at overall level 3. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.

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

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

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 (8)

Algorithm	CAVP certificates
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

PrivateServer