Virtual PSD Module
Virtual PSD Module, from Quadient, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4224 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 with IBM 4767 Cryptographic Coprocessor Security Module validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #3164 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4224 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Quadient, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | N/A |
| Firmware versions | IBM FW Segment 1: 5.3.19 P0130 M0130 P0130 F0D01 Partial Hash = E2157B6F IBM FW Segment 2: 5.3.23 Toolkit Development Partial Hash = F0B7 1A25 3731 and Neopost Segment 3: NeopostUDX Version: 2.0.3-21-06-02-Release-ee523cf0bd19dd6378c7f9fbe931cbd5b83316e7 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Quadient Virtual Postal Security Device provides register management and cryptographic key management.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 4
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4814, 4815 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1486, 1487, A1559 |
| DRBG | 1674, 1675 |
| ECDSA | 1214, 1215 |
| KAS | A1558 |
| SHS | 3956, 3957 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Hardware model: IBM 4767-002
- Hardware version: POST0 v0123 MB0 v0121
- P/N: 00LV498-N37142
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-10 | Initial | 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: 2022-05-10