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Rosetta USB

FIPS 140-1 certificate #166 · SPYRUS, Inc. · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. Skipjack is no longer approved. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and using FIPS Approved algorithms and processes as listed

Certificate

Certificate number166
StandardFIPS 140-1
Statushistorical
Overall level3
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorSPYRUS, Inc. · website
Hardware versionsUSB110-GBL
Firmware versionsSPYCOS 2.01(FUP03)

Module description

The Rosetta USB is a low cost cryptographic token ideal for public key operations, key generation, and certificate storage. USB compatibility means simple “plug and play” ease of use. Rosetta USB provides user authentication, digital signatures, and data privacy all in a familiar key-shaped token. With both commercial and government cryptographic algorithms, Rosetta USB supports messaging and authentication requirements at a lower cost of deployment than smart cards or PC cards. Combined with the Rosetta Executive Suite software, Rosetta USB seamlessly plugs into e-mail, browsing, and data security applications.

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
RSAvendor affirmed
Skipjack4
Triple-DES54

Other algorithms

DES (Cert. #78); DSA (SigGen and KeyGen, Cert. #31; non-compliant); KEA (key exchange)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2001-09-10InitialDOMUS
2014-01-01Update

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: 2001-09-10, 2014-01-01

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