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PrivateServer 3.0 and PrivateServer 3.1

FIPS 140-1 certificate #184 · Algorithmic Research Ltd. · data as of 2026-08-28
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Certificate

Certificate number184
StandardFIPS 140-1
Statushistorical
Overall level3
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorAlgorithmic 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

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
RSA digital signaturevendor affirmed
SHA-158
Triple-DES66

Other algorithms

DES (Cert.#127); MD5; RSA (encryption); ISO9796; ARDFP; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2001-11-27InitialCYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC
2002-12-13Update
2003-02-10Update
2003-07-15Update

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

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