SAFE CV 401
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 182 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Hasler, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 3.1.1 and 3.3.2 |
| Hardware versions | 401 |
Module description
SAFE CV provides the physical and logical resources necessary to function as a United States Postal Service (USPS), Information-Based Indicia Program (IBIP), Postal Security Device (PSD). It is used for securely managing and dispensing money via encryption and digital signature techniques and protects the interests of user, service provider and recipient. The device is ideally suited to both embedded and PC based applications requiring high-speed cryptographic functions. Additionally, this device has been approved for export for use in markets throughout the world.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFT
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| Triple-DES | 47 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-09 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2002-06-21 | 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: 2001-11-09, 2002-06-21