Revenector
Revenector, from Francotyp-Postalia GmbH, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #666 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 666 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Francotyp-Postalia GmbH · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 58.0036.0001.00/06; 58.0036.0006.00/03 |
| Firmware versions | 5.46 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Revenector is an embedded security device that can enhance the security of various kinds of appliances and computerized devices. The hardware of Revenector is designed to protect critical security parameters as well as application specific revenues. Its firmware enables hosting systems to load or update signed application specific firmware.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFP
Approved algorithms (2)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-02 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2006-05-30 | 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: 2006-05-02, 2006-05-30