CHR Cryptographic Module
CHR Cryptographic Module, from Bull Atos Technologies, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2946 at overall level 3. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its algorithm certificates, its validation history, and the list moves this tracker has observed, which NIST does not date.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2946 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| 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 historical at the time of the earliest snapshot
- 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
- Validation dates on record: 2017-06-29, 2022-04-14, 2022-08-23