nToken
nToken, from nCipher Corporation Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #967 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 | 967 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | nCipher Corporation Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | nC2023P-000, Build Standard N |
| Firmware versions | 2.33.60 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The nCipher nToken Hardware Security Module improves the security of cryptographic keys, security sensitive software applications and increases server throughput of secure transactions in Public Key Infrastructure and other high integrity applications such as: Certificate Authorities, Registration Authorities, Government and Financial Institutions.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-24 | Initial | DOMUS |
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: 2008-06-24