PrivateServer 3.0 and PrivateServer 3.1
Certificate
| Certificate number | 184 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Algorithmic Research Ltd. · website |
Module description
The PrivateServer is a high-performance cryptographic service provider. Contained within a secure, tamper-responsive steel case, the PrivateServer performs high-speed cryptographic operations while protecting sensitive data. Its features include strong cryptography using DES, triple-DES, and SHA-1, public key database and certificate support, 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 capabilities.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES (Cert.#127); MD5; RSA (encryption); ISO9796; ARDFP; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-27 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2002-12-13 | Update | |
| 2003-02-10 | Update | |
| 2003-07-15 | 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: 2001-11-27, 2002-12-13, 2003-02-10, 2003-07-15