N90i Secure Metering Moddule (SMM)
N90i Secure Metering Moddule (SMM), from Neopost Technologies, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #256 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 256 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Neopost Technologies · website |
| Software versions | SH1 3800157W, SH2 3800159Y |
| Hardware versions | 3000099C_FIPS |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The module provides services to an office and post room based mailing system. The systems features include hand or auto feed mail processing speeds in excess of 5000 envelopes per hour using Ink jet technology, a moistening option, scale interface, internal modem for remote recrediting and memory card for slogan and rate loading, external printer for reports.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP/EFT
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-26 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2002-10-25 | Update | |
| 2006-10-03 | 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: 2002-09-26, 2002-10-25, 2006-10-03