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C20ND-C21ND Secure Metering Module

FIPS 140-2 certificate #659 · Neopost Technologies · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: None

Certificate

Certificate number659
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level3
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip embedded
VendorNeopost Technologies · website
Hardware versions4124558P Version B
Firmware versions30.20 and 30.24

Module description

The C20ND module is a postage meter supporting accounting and cryptographic functions including the generation of 2D barcodes with ECDSA signatures for secure electronic transactions. Associated with a document transport system and an inkjet print-head, the module is capable of processing up to 250 envelopes per minute.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP/EFT

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
DSA61
ECDSA16
HMAC122
RNG141
SHS391
Triple-DES119

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2006-04-26InitialUL Verification Services, Inc.
2006-10-03Update
2006-12-19Update

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: 2006-04-26, 2006-10-03, 2006-12-19

Source documents