ProtectServer Internal Express (PSI-e)
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1782 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | VBD-04-0302 and VBD-04-0303 |
| Firmware versions | 3.20.00, 3.20.01, 3.20.05, 3.20.09 and 3.20.10 |
Module description
The SafeNet PSI-e is a high-end intelligent PCI adapter card, used either standalone or in the SafeNet PSE appliance, that provides a wide range of cryptographic functions using firmware and dedicated hardware processors. The module provides key management (e.g., generation, storage, deletion, and backup), an extensive suite of cryptographic mechanisms, and process management including separation between operators. The PSI-e also features non-volatile tamper protected memory for key storage, a hardware random number generator, and an RTC.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 1859, 1860 |
| DSA | 579 |
| ECDSA | 259 |
| HMAC | 1106 |
| RNG | 975 |
| RSA | 940 |
| SHS | 1636 |
| Triple-DES | 1206, 1207 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
AES MAC (AES Cert. #1859; non-compliant); ARIA; CAST-128; CAST MAC; DES; DES MAC; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); ECIES; EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); IDEA; IDEA MAC; MD2; MD5; MD5 HMAC; RC2; RC2 MAC; RC4; RIPEMD-128; RIPEMD-160; RMD128 HMAC; RMD160 HMAC; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); SEED; SEED MAC; Triple-DES (Certs. #1206 and #1207, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); AES (Certs. #1859 and #1860, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-07 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2012-11-05 | Update | SAIC-VA |
| 2014-10-16 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2016-01-27 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2016-07-07 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2012-08-07, 2012-11-05, 2014-10-16, 2016-01-27, 2016-07-07