Secure Generic Sub-System (SGSS)
Thales e-Security Inc. - FIPS 140 #115
The Secure Generic Sub-System (SGSS) is a multi-chip embedded module used to provide secure system initialization for a cryptographic device, such as the Datacryptor 2000, WebSentry and HSM products. The module contains a secure bootstrap and authenticates application-loading using the Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA).
Key facts
- Scheme
- FIPS 140
- Certificate
- 115
- Standard
- FIPS 140-1
- Security level
- Level 4
- Status
- historical
- Vendor
- Thales e-Security Inc.
- Module type
- Hardware
- Embodiment
- Multi-Chip Embedded
- Lab
- CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC
- First validated
- September 13, 2000
- Versions
- 1.1
- Caveat
- None
Algorithms
- DSA/SHA-1
Algorithm families of the CAVP certificates listed for this module, plus post-quantum algorithms named in its documents.
CVEs that may affect this product
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Documents and sources
Source: sec-certs.org (CRoCS, Masaryk University), from NIST CMVP and the Common Criteria Portal - dataset of September 21, 2026 - synced October 15, 2026
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