MiniHSM, MiniHSM for nShield Edge F2, and MiniHSM for Time Stamp Master Clock

Certificate

Module description

The MiniHSM, MiniHSM for nShield Edge F2 and MiniHSM for Time Stamp Master Clock are fully featured HSMs supplied in a single chip package. The MiniHSM Modules offer all the security and key management features of other nShield modules - but with reduced processing speed. The MiniHSM modules are OEM parts and will be included within other appliances or products, for example switches or routers. The MiniHSM modules have a real time clock which also makes them suitable for use as a time-stamping engine.

Security level exceptions

• Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
• Physical Security: Level 3
• EMI/EMC: Level 3
• Design Assurance: Level 3
• Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms

Allowed algorithms

Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C754, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C754, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC MQV (CVL Cert. #C754, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG

Tested configurations

• N/A

Validation history

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: 2020-09-08

Source documents

• NIST certificate page
• Security policy (PDF)
• Consolidated certificate (PDF)