CoSign Digital Signatures Awarded FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Validation

ARX (Algorithmic Research), a leading global provider of digital signatures (standard electronic signatures) and information assurance solutions, today announced that it received the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Level 3 validation by the US government for its CoSign digital signature solution.

FIPS 140-2 is the stringent security standard established by the US government for cryptographic modules. CoSign's FIPS validation covers the individual protection of thousands of employees in the organization's that utilize the CoSign digital signature solution, while the FIPS validation of other hardware security modules covers only an internal cryptographic chip.

One of the biggest challenges with traditional PKI-based digital signature solutions was the need to store and distribute each user’s signing key (Private Key) on a physical Smart Card. This became a deployment obstacle as well as a significant overload to the company’s help desk, which needed to assist users who forgot or lost their Smart Cards. CoSign’s approach solves this problem by centrally storing all of the signing keys within the CoSign appliance. The FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation serves as an assurance of the high level of protection CoSign applies to the security storage of the signing keys.

"CoSign consistently meets the security standards set by the US government. This latest validation of FIPS 140-2 is a testament to the security capacity of CoSign's design and implementation," says Ezer Farhi, Vice President of R&D, ARX. "This validation meets the demands of our many customers worldwide, ensuring their data is secured to one of the highest levels possible," adds Farhi.

The FIPS 140-2 standard is used to ensure cryptographic modules such as CoSign meet specified standards for applications used in the financial community, government, and other industry sectors. As part of the FIPS validation process, cryptographic modules are tested by government-certified laboratories to ensure that they meet the standard's requirements. The results of the tests are closely scrutinized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as well as the Communications Security Establishment.

More information on CoSign’s FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation can be found at http://csrc.nist.gov.

CoSign makes it easy to digitally sign transactions, documents, and records by embedding the standard signature technology directly into mainstream business applications. CoSign produces a signature record for every signature it captures. This Portable Signature Format (CoSign PSF™) allows anyone to seamlessly verify and retain proof of identity, intent, and document integrity without costly, complicated, or proprietary software. CoSign keeps your business running smoothly by fully automating and quickly scaling processes at a low cost and with proper controls. Learn more at www.arx.com/products/cosign_moreinfo.php.

About ARX - The Digital Signature Company

ARX (Algorithmic Research) is a global provider of cost-efficient digital signature solutions for industries such as life sciences, healthcare, government, and engineering. ARX engineers and scientists have more than 20 years of experience in security and standard digital signature application. ARX helps businesses secure, streamline, and scale their business processes and transactions with the proper controls required by legislation, regulation, and industry best practice. Visit us at www.arx.com.

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