iKey 2032
iKey 2032, from SafeNet, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #161 at overall level 2. 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 161 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | (A and 909-23002) and 909-25001 |
| Firmware versions | 0.6 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The iKey 2032 is a powerful and portable two-factor authentication USB device suited for applications demanding high security. The iKey 2032 specifically supports Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) needs by providing on-board cryptographic key generation; secure storage of key pairs and X.509 digital certificates; and performing digital signature signing operations on-board.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #88); Triple-DES (vendor affirmed; non-compliant); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-03 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2004-09-21 | Update | |
| 2004-10-18 | Update | |
| 2007-01-11 | Update |
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: 2001-08-03, 2004-09-21, 2004-10-18, 2007-01-11