Type 2 Cryptographic Support Server (T2CSS)
Type 2 Cryptographic Support Server (T2CSS), from 3S Group Incorporated, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #244 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 244 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | 3S Group Incorporated · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
T2CSS is a multiple cryptoprocessor PCI board and cryptographic server. Provides high assurance security services; secure session/virtual token management; scalable server performance (multiple boards); Government and commercial algorithms; FORTEZZA CI, PKCS #11, other APIs; and Windows NT/2000, Solaris and Linux support.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. # 154); KEA (key exchange)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-13 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2003-01-17 | Update | |
| 2007-05-01 | Update | |
| 2008-07-28 | 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: 2002-08-13, 2003-01-17, 2007-05-01, 2008-07-28