CryptoServer CSe
CryptoServer CSe, from Utimaco IS GmbH, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2759 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2759 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Utimaco IS GmbH · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N CryptoServer CSe Version 4.00.4.2 |
| Firmware versions | Firmware Package Version 4.0.3.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
CryptoServer CSe is an encapsulated, tamper-protected hardware security module which provides secure cryptographic services like encryption or decryption, hashing, signing and verification of data, random number generation, on-board secure key generation, key storage and further key management functions.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 4
Approved algorithms (10)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 3589 |
| CVL | 613 |
| DRBG | 1089 |
| DSA | 997 |
| ECDSA | 730 |
| HMAC | 2289 |
| RSA | 1845 |
| SHS | 2951, 2954, 3168 |
| Triple-DES | 1998 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
AES (Cert. #3589, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #613, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 270 bits of encryption strength); Triple-DES (Cert. #1998, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); AES MAC (AES Cert. #3589; non-compliant); DES; ECIES; KDF (non-compliant); Retail-Triple-DES MAC; RIPEMD-160; RSA (encrypt/decrypt); MD5; MDC-2
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-26 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2016-10-03 | Update | UL Verification Services, 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: 2016-09-26, 2016-10-03