PrivateServer: FIPS 140-2 cert #1790

PrivateServer, from ARX (Algorithmic Research), holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1790 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.

Certificate

Certificate number	1790
Standard	FIPS 140-2
Status	historical
Overall level	3
Module type	Hardware
Embodiment	Multi-chip standalone
Vendor	ARX (Algorithmic Research) · website
Hardware versions	4.7
Firmware versions	4.8.1

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The PrivateServer is a high-performance cryptographic service provider. PrivateServer performs high-speed cryptographic operations while protecting sensitive data. Its features include Triple-DES, AES, Triple-DES MAC, CCM, HMAC, RSA, ECDSA, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, authenticated and encrypted communication with the module, secure storage of secret/private keys, software key medium and smartcard support, tamper-responsive enclosure, high level API requiring no cryptographic expertise, in-depth logging and auditing, and secure backup capability.

Approved algorithms (8)

Algorithm	CAVP certificates
AES	1983
ECDSA	288
HMAC	1196
RNG	1042
RSA	1029
SHS	1738
Triple-DES	1286
Triple-DES MAC	vendor affirmed

Other algorithms

DES Stream; MD5; RSA cipher only with ISO9796 padding; ARDFP; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); DES; DES MAC

Validation history

Date	Type	Lab
2012-11-05	Initial	CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2012-11-05

PrivateServer