Pitney Bowes Cryptographic Coprocessor for Virtual Meter (CCV)
Caveat: When operated with module IBM eServer Cryptographic Coprocessor Security Module validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #661 and operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 909 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Pitney Bowes, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 41U0438 and 12R8561, Model 4764-001 |
| Firmware versions | Miniboot FW v1.25, Segment 2 FW v1.3, CCV Application FW v3.02.05 |
Module description
The Pitney Bowes Cryptographic Coprocessor for Virtual Meter (CCV) module provides security services to support the secure accounting and cryptographic functions necessary for value evidencing of electronic transactions, such as the United States Postal Service Information-Based Indicium Program (USPS IBIP).
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 4
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES MAC
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-07 | 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: 2008-02-07