Athena IDProtect
Athena IDProtect, from Athena Smartcard Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1523 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.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1523 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Athena Smartcard Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N AT90SC28872RCU Revision G |
| Firmware versions | 010B.9288.0303 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
FIPS Approved algorithms (relies on loaded applications): AES (Cert. #1412); RSA (Cert. #688); SHS (Cert. #1282) IDProtect is a cryptographic module based on the Athena OS755 Java Card smart card operating system with 72Kbyte of EEPROM. IDProtect is compliant with the latest Java Card 2.2.2 and GlobalPlatform 2.1.1 specifications. IDProtect exposes PKI and biometric APIs and is designed for high performance government and enterprise smart card applications.
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-05 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-04-27 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-06-09 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-04-12 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2014-05-28 | Update | UL Verification Services, 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: 2011-04-05, 2011-04-27, 2011-06-09, 2013-04-12, 2014-05-28