SAFE-Key Device
SAFE-Key Device, from BiObex, LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3186 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: When utilizing a Trusted Path as specified in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3186 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | BiObex, LLC · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.4 |
| Firmware versions | Boot 1.2.0.0, PEM 1.2.0.0, BIOS 1.2.0.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SAFE-Key device is a USB-based hardware security token; its primary purpose is two-factor authentication. The device supports three modalities: web-based two-factor authentication (patented), two-factor authentication for protected file decryption and two-factor authentication for digital signature generation. The two factors are something you have (i.e. a specific SAFE-Key device) and something you know (i.e. a password). It also supports one-factor, something you have (i.e. a specific SAFE-Key device) authentication.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 5373 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1839 |
| DRBG | 2080 |
| HMAC | 3561 |
| KAS | vendor affirmed |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2874 |
| SHS | 4313 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-24 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2018-05-24