CHR Cryptographic Module
CHR Cryptographic Module, from Atos, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4149 at overall level 3. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its algorithm certificates, its validation history, and the list moves this tracker has observed, which NIST does not date.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4149 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Atos · website |
| Hardware versions | 006/D and 006/E |
| Firmware versions | V1.06-03L |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CHR is a multi-chip standalone security module providing functionality for the secure loading of applications. The CHR is the corner stone of a range of security products developed and signed by ATOS as Application Provider and known as "Crypt2pay XT" product range available for different domain of applications including Banks and Financial Institutions. Additional products may be developed by Application Providers, based on the CHR.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (2)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-10 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2022-08-23 | Update | Acumen Security |
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 at the time of the earliest snapshot
- 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
- Validation dates on record: 2022-02-10, 2022-08-23