SafeKeyper™ Signer
SafeKeyper™ Signer, from GTE Internetworking, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #23 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: When initialized to DSA
Certificate
| Certificate number | 23 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | GTE Internetworking · website |
| Hardware versions | Release 4p |
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #22); RSA; MD2; MD5; Shamir Secret-sharing Algorithm
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-11 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 1998-09-11