STARCOS SPK 2.4 CHIP
STARCOS SPK 2.4 CHIP, from Giesecke & Devrient, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #372 at overall level 1. 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 operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 372 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Giesecke & Devrient · website |
| Software versions | CP5WxSPKI24-01-3-S_V0330 |
| Hardware versions | P8WE 5032 M5.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) Smart Card Chip Operating System Standard Version with Public Key Extension 2.4 (STARCOS SPK 2.4) is a scaleable multi-application operating system for smart cards and provides functionality that is necessary for public key infrastructure.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #200); DES MAC (Cert. #200, vendor affirmed)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-29 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2008-03-19 | Update |
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: 2003-12-29, 2008-03-19