Protiva+ PIV v2.0 using TOP DL v2 and TOP IL v2
Protiva+ PIV v2.0 using TOP DL v2 and TOP IL v2, from Gemalto, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1843 at overall level 2. 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with module TOP DL v2 or TOP IL v2 validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #1450 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1843 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Gemalto · website |
| Hardware versions | A1025258 and A1023393 |
| Firmware versions | Build#11 - M1005011 + Softmask V04, Applet Version: PIV Applet v2.00 + OATH Applet v2.10 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
This module is based on a Java Card platform (TOP DL V2) with 128K EEPROM memory and the Protiva PIV Applet loaded on the Java Card platform. The Cryptographic Module provides dual interfaces (i.e. contact and contact-less) where the same security level is achieved.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (8)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1973 |
| CVL | 18, 217, 224 |
| ECDSA | 284 |
| RNG | 1038 |
| RSA | 1019 |
| SHS | 1727 |
| Triple-DES | 1280 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-29 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2014-02-06 | 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: 2012-11-29, 2014-02-06