atsec tests Pierson MIIKOO cryptographic algorithms
2010-11-12Beijing China – Recently, atsec information security tested the cryptographic algorithms implemented in the MIIKOO cryptographic module provided by Pierson Capital Technology LLC (PCT). The module implements 5 FIPS Approved cryptographic algorithms, all validated under the Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This is a great achievement for PCT as it completes a significant milestone in the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) testing process underway for MIIKOO.
The NIST certification validates that the algorithms in MIIKOO have been implemented according to the rigorous CAVP guidelines required by this institute. Frank Psaila, General Manager of Pierson Capital Technology LLC., notes: “our commitment and expertise in providing a secure environment for our high profile clients has been the motivation behind all the effort to get us through this certification process. We at PCT believe that our leading edge technology is a pioneer in providing a simple, affordable and yet user-friendly solution at all levels of the security chain.”
Cryptographic algorithm validation is a prerequisite for testing a cryptographic module’s conformance to the FIPS 140-2 standard. All of the tests must be conducted by third-party laboratories that are accredited as Cryptographic Module Testing (CMT) laboratories. atsec information security, an accredited CMT laboratory, was a natural choice for Pierson, as atsec has a proven track of global experience in information security evaluation and testing of IT security related products. Steve Weingart, atsec principal consultant and tester for this project, notes: “By going through the process of independent testing and validation of their cryptographic algorithm implementations, Pierson has shown that they are committed to meeting a higher quality and interoperability standard for their products. Now that the cryptographic algorithm tests are completed, we are continuing to move forward on the FIPS 140-2 conformance testing and looking forward to a successful validation.”
The certificate numbers, product information and vendor information can be found on the validation list of the CAVP’s official website at http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cavp/validation.html.
About atsec information security
atsec information security (www.atsec.com) is an independent, standards-based information technology security services company that combines a business-oriented approach to information security with in-depth technical knowledge and global experience. atsec was founded in Munich, Germany in 2000 and has extensive international operations with offices in the U.S., Germany, Sweden, and China. atsec's service include formal laboratory testing and evaluation, independent testing and evaluation as well as information security consultancy.
atsec offers cryptographic module and algorithm testing under the Cryptographic Module Validation Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. and Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC) in Canada. atsec also offers formal testing under the NIST's PIV Program (NPIVP), Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP), Security Content Automation Protocol Program (SCAP), and product approval testing under the GSA FIPS 201 EP.
atsec works with such leading global companies as Apple, CloudShield, IBM, Hewlett and Packard, Honeywell, Patrick Townsend, Quantum Corporation and Red Hat.
About Pierson Capital
Pierson Capital Technology is the technical division of the Pierson Capital Group, overseeing and managing the groups’ technological projects. Pierson Capital Technology is also actively engaged as advisor, promoter and an investor in various lucrative projects in a variety of industries such as high technology start-ups, identity security and banking solutions. MIIKOO is Pierson Capital Technology's main project, and is the result of years of research and development conducted by the technical team of the company in order to provide a unique and unparalleled identity recognition service for industries including financial services, insurance and health care where identity theft is a major risk factor. MIIKOO provides a state of the art, fully integrated, 4-Factor Authentication platform that can be deployed into existing systems without additional change to the existing infrastructure.
