WatchKey USB Token
WatchKey USB Token, from Watchdata Technologies Pte Ltd, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1640 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 | 1640 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Watchdata Technologies Pte Ltd · website |
| Hardware versions | K6 with Z32L256D32U and K003010A |
| Firmware versions | 360C6702 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The WatchKey USB token provides digital signature generation and verification for online authentication of online transactions and data encryption/decryption to online service users.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
SHA-1 (non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-17 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2017-10-11 | Update | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2011-11-17, 2017-10-11