Quadient Postal Security Device
Caveat: When operated in approved mode; No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5440 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-07-26 |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Quadient Technologies France · website |
Module description
The Quadient Postal Security Device (PSD) is a multi-chip standalone cryptographic module that serves as the core security component of postal franking machines servicing numerous postal markets across the globe.
Security level exceptions
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Initial | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2026-07-27