Model 330G3 Smart Card
Model 330G3 Smart Card, from SafeNet, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #484 at overall level 2. 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 | 484 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 2.0, EXFs: GSC-IS and Biometric authentication application executable (G3 EXF) Version 21 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The 330G3 is a biometrically-enabled ISO 7816 and GSC-IS compliant cryptographic smart card designed for identification and access control applications. The card provides a secure, mobile platform for strong user authentication and single sign on when integrated with SAFENET Axis software. The card supports creating, storing and using keys, certificates, passwords and other digital credentials. Security services include: Multiapplication secure storage and retrieval of data and digital credentials; Strong authentication of the cardholder using fingerprint biometrics; Cryptographic services including SHA-1, DES, 3DES, RSA Sign/Verify, RSA Encrypt/Decrypt and DSA Sign/Verify with on board key generation including RSA 2048-bit key generation.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| RNG | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
| Triple-DES | 236 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #88); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-10 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2005-02-22 | 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: 2004-12-10, 2005-02-22