Protiva+ PIV v2.0 using TOP DL v2 and TOP IL v2
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
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
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 1973 |
| CVL | 18 |
| CVL | 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