AMERICA2 (PSD)
AMERICA2 (PSD), from Data-Pac Mailing Systems Corp., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #762 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 762 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Data-Pac Mailing Systems Corp. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.0.25.5 |
| Firmware versions | 1.0.20.5 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The AMERICA2 (PSD) is a cryptographically secure, tamper proof device capable of storing customer postal credit and then dispensing valid postal indicia. As an embedded multi-chip Cryptographic Device, the AMERICA2 is enclosed within a tamper-response envelope that prevents all physically invasive attacks while still ensuring the retention of all postal data. The AMERICA2 (PSD) generates HMAC indicia as part of Data-Pac's IBI Light Symmetric postage system, which obviates the need for the digital signature used in traditional IBI franking. Data-Pac embeds the AMERICA2 into its line of Digit
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3 +EFT
Approved algorithms (3)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-04 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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: 2007-05-04