Protiva™ PIV v1.55 on TOP DL v2
Protiva™ PIV v1.55 on TOP DL v2, from Gemalto, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2809 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: When operated in FIPS mode with module TOP DL v2 validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #1450 operating in FIPS mode. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #1690.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2809 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Gemalto · website |
| Hardware versions | A1023378 |
| Firmware versions | Build#11 - M1005011+ Softmask V03, Applet Version: Protiva PIV v1.55 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
This module is based on a Java Card platform (TOP DL V2) with 128K EEPROM memory and the Protiva PIV Applet loaded on the Java Card platform. The Cryptographic Module provides dual interfaces (i.e. contact and contact-less) where the same security level is achieved.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1363 |
| CVL | 217, 224 |
| ECDSA | 172 |
| RSA | 664 |
| SHS | 1243 |
| Triple-DES | 938 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
PRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-20 | Initial | 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: 2016-12-20