ProtectServer Internal Express 2 (PSI-E2)
ProtectServer Internal Express 2 (PSI-E2), from Gemalto, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3231 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 | 3231 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Gemalto · website |
| Hardware versions | VBD-05, Version Code 0200 |
| Firmware versions | 5.01.02 and 5.01.03 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SafeNet PSI-E 2 is a high-end intelligent PCI adapter card, used either standalone or in the SafeNet PSE 2 appliance, that provides a wide range of cryptographic functions using firmware and dedicated hardware processors. The module provides key management (e.g., generation, storage, deletion, and backup), an extensive suite of cryptographic mechanisms, and process management including separation between operators. The PSI-E 2 also features non-volatile tamper protected memory for key storage, a hardware random number generator, and an RTC.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (10)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4849, 4960, 5299 |
| DRBG | 1704 |
| DSA | 1372 |
| ECDSA | 1385 |
| HMAC | 3498 |
| KAS | 172 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2837 |
| SHS | 4252 |
| Triple-DES | 2573, 2676 |
Allowed algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 or 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-12 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
| 2019-01-31 | Update | EWA - Canada |
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: 2018-07-12, 2019-01-31