Francotyp-Postalia Security Module (FPSM)
Francotyp-Postalia Security Module (FPSM), from Francotyp-Postalia GmbH, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #62 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 using using Triple DES
Certificate
| Certificate number | 62 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Francotyp-Postalia GmbH · website |
| Software versions | 1.1 |
| Hardware versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The FPSM is a multi-chip embedded cryptomodule. The FPSM is embedded in Postage Meters and provides security services to support the secure accounting and cryptographic functions necessary to implement a value evidencing apparatus.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Key Management: Level 3
- Module Interfaces: Level 3
- Software Security: Level 3
- Self Tests: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #59); Triple-DES (allowed for US Government use)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-17 | 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: 1999-08-17