Zyt Cryptographic Module
Zyt Cryptographic Module, from Taua Biomatica S/A, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #731 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 731 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Taua Biomatica S/A |
| Hardware versions | P/N PM400002-9, Version 3 |
| Firmware versions | 2.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Taua Biomatica has developed an innovative product, the Zyt, created to offer the highest security level for Internet transactions. It was designed to digitally sign documents and transactions, integrating the most modern biometrical technologies, digital certification and cryptography. It is composed of a fingerprint sensor for the user's positive identification, a smart card reader for private key and digital certificate storage, a liquid crystal for transaction display, and a USB port for communication with the PC.
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-08 | 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: 2007-01-08