Athena IDProtect Duo PIV
Certificate
| Certificate number | 991 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Athena Smartcard Inc. · website |
| Software versions | P/N Athena PIV Applet Version 1.0 |
| Hardware versions | P/N AT90SC12872RCFT Revision M |
| Firmware versions | P/N Athena IDProtect Duo Version 0107.7099.0105 |
Module description
The Athena IDProtect Duo PIV cryptographic module is compliant with FIPS 201 as an end point compliant card. The PIV application is hosted by the Athena IDProtect dual interface smart card operating system compliant with the Java Card 2.2.2 and GlobalPlatform 2.1.1 specifications and FIPS 140-2 Level 2 (Level 4 for Physical Security). IDProtect supports FIPS Approved Random Number Generator, TDES, AES, SHA-1, SHA-256, and RSA up to 2048 bits including on board key generation.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 4
- Cryptographic Key Management: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-15 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-04-12 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2014-02-06 | Update | |
| 2014-05-28 | Update | 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: 2008-08-15, 2013-04-12, 2014-02-06, 2014-05-28