CHR Cryptographic Module
CHR Cryptographic Module, from Bull Atos Technologies, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2946 at overall level 3. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-09-21. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2946 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Bull Atos Technologies · website |
| Hardware versions | 006/A |
| Firmware versions | V1.06-02L |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Atos CHR is a multi-chip standalone security module providing functionality for the secure loading of applications. The CHR is the corner stone of a range of security products developed and signed by Atos as Application Provider and known as "CRYPT2Protect HR" and "CRYPT2Pay HR" product range available for different domain of applications including Banks and Financial Institutions. Additional products may be developed by Application Providers, based on the CHR.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (2)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-29 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2022-04-14 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2022-08-23 | Update | Acumen Security |
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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2017-06-29, 2022-04-14, 2022-08-23