TriCipher Armored Credential System (TACS)
TriCipher Armored Credential System (TACS), from TriCipher, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #737 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
Certificate
| Certificate number | 737 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | TriCipher, Inc. |
| Hardware versions | 1000 and 2000 |
| Firmware versions | 3.1, build 255 and 3.1.1, build 261 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The TriCipher Armored Credential System (TACS) provides a single platform that can issue and support a flexible range of credentials from a single infrastructure.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
MD5; RSA (key wrapping, key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-08 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
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: 2007-02-08