eToken
eToken, from SafeNet, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1984 at overall level 3. 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: No assurance of Secure Channel Protocol (SCP) message integrity
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Inside Secure AT90SC25672RCT-USB |
| Firmware versions | Athena IDProtect 0106.0113.2109 with SafeNet eToken Applet Suite 1.2.9 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
SafeNet eToken is a portable two-factor USB authenticator with advanced smart card technology. It utilizes certificate based technology to generate and store credentials, such as private keys, passwords and digital certificates inside the protected environment of the smart card chip. To authenticate, users must supply both their personal SafeNet authenticator and password, providing a critical second level of security beyond simple passwords to protect valuable digital business resources.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 4
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
HW RNG; AES-CMAC (non-compliant); AES (Cert. #1654, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-23 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2017-01-10 | Update | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
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: 2013-07-23, 2017-01-10