CryptoServer CSe-Series
CryptoServer CSe-Series, from Utimaco IS GmbH, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3886 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 operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3886 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Utimaco IS GmbH · website |
| Hardware versions | CryptoServer CSe-Series 4.00.5.0 and CryptoServer CSe-Series 4.00.5.1 |
| Firmware versions | SecurityServer-CSe-Series-4.32.0.3-FIPS |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CryptoServer CSe-Series is an encapsulated, protected security module realized as a multi-chip embedded cryptographic module per FIPS 140-2. Its realization meets overall FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements, with Level 4 "Physical Security". The module's primary purpose is to provide secure cryptographic services such as encryption or decryption (for various algorithms like AES and Triple-DES), hashing, signing and verification of data (RSA, ECDSA, DSA), random number generation, on-board secure key generation, key storage and further key management functions in a tamper-protected environment.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 4
Approved algorithms (18)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C1122, C1137, C1138, C1140, C1246 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1016, C1141, C1165 |
| DRBG | A1068 |
| DSA | C1195 |
| ECDSA | C1196, A2367 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | C1142 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2368, A2369, A2227 |
| KBKDF | C1164 |
| KDA | A1016, A2417 |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| RSA | C1197 |
| SHA-3 | C1125 |
| SHS | A1067, C1124, C1126 |
| Triple-DES | C1128 |
Allowed algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (shared secret computation provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-07 | Initial | Penumbra Security, Inc. |
| 2023-08-23 | Update | Penumbra Security, 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: 2021-04-07, 2023-08-23