Secure Generic Sub-System (SGSS), Version 3.3
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 723 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Thales e-Security Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.5.7 |
| Hardware versions | 1213B130, Rev 2 and 1213D130, Rev 3a |
Module description
The Secure Generic Sub-System (SGSS) is a multi-chip embedded module used to provide secure cryptographic resources to a number of products in the Thales e-Security portfolio. This includes the Datacryptor® 2000 family, WebSentry™ family, HSM 8000 family, P3™CM family, PaySentry™, 3D Security Module and SafeSign® Crypto Module. The SGSS contains a secure bootstrap and authenticates application loading using the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) and SHA-1 hashing.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHS |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-18 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2007-09-25 | 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: 2006-12-18, 2007-09-25