Thales Advanced Security Platform (TASP)
Thales Advanced Security Platform (TASP), from Thales Group, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3610 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3610 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Thales Group · website |
| Hardware versions | TASP 1.0, P/N: FIPS Rev: 1.1, TASP 1.0, P/N: FIPS Rev: 1.2 and TASP 1.0, P/N: FIPS Rev: 3.0 |
| Firmware versions | Bootstrap Version 1.1.22, 1.1.29 and 1.1.40 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Thales Advanced Security Platform is a Thales Group (Thales) multi-chip embedded FIPS 140-2 Validated cryptographic module inside the payShield 10000 family of hardware security modules used in the Banking and Finance sector to secure card-based payment transactions. TASP provides functionality for secure loading and/or upgrading of applications used in a range of Thales products. The module ensures tamper resistance and that only applications that have been cryptographically signed by Thales can be loaded into the module.
Approved algorithms (2)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-24 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2020-01-29 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2021-01-28 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2021-02-24 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2021-10-01 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2022-10-06 | Update | 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: 2020-01-24, 2020-01-29, 2021-01-28, 2021-02-24, 2021-10-01, 2022-10-06