Nopsax Receives FIPS 140-3 Certification

ALTON, IL — Nopsax, a leading provider of hardware security solutions for cryptocurrency key management, today announced that its Enterprise hardware security module has received Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3 certification, the highest level of security validation for cryptographic hardware recognized by the U.S. and Canadian governments.

This certification represents a significant milestone for Nopsax and establishes the company's Enterprise hardware security module as one of the first cryptocurrency key management solutions to meet the rigorous security requirements necessary for government applications and regulated industries.

Significance of FIPS 140-3 Certification

FIPS 140-3 is a U.S. government computer security standard used to approve cryptographic modules. The standard specifies the security requirements that must be satisfied by a cryptographic module to protect sensitive information. The certification process involves rigorous testing and validation by accredited laboratories.

"Achieving FIPS 140-3 certification represents the culmination of years of research and development focused on creating the most secure hardware solution for cryptographic key management," said Dr. Amanda Chen, Director of Security Compliance at Nopsax. "This validation provides independent confirmation that our Enterprise solution meets the highest security standards required for government and critical infrastructure applications."

Testing and Validation Process

The certification process, conducted by an accredited Cryptographic Module Testing laboratory, evaluated the Nopsax Enterprise hardware security module against stringent requirements in several categories:

• Cryptographic module specification
• Cryptographic module interfaces
• Roles, services, and authentication
• Software/firmware security
• Operating environment
• Physical security
• Non-invasive security
• Sensitive security parameter management
• Self-tests
• Life-cycle assurance

The Nopsax Enterprise module achieved validation at Security Level 3, which includes requirements for physical tamper resistance, role-based authentication, and protection of critical security parameters.

Implications for Government and Regulated Industries

"This certification opens significant new opportunities for Nopsax in sectors where FIPS validation is required," explained Mark Richardson, Chief Executive Officer of Nopsax. "Government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and other regulated entities can now leverage our technology to securely manage digital assets while meeting their compliance requirements."

The FIPS 140-3 certified version of the Nopsax Enterprise hardware security module incorporates several enhancements specifically designed for high-security environments:

• Advanced tamper-evident and tamper-resistant physical design
• Enhanced key destruction mechanisms that activate under various attack scenarios
• Expanded audit logging capabilities for compliance with regulatory requirements
• Hardware-based true random number generation
• Secure firmware update mechanisms

Growing Demand in Government Sector

The certification comes at a time when government interest in blockchain technology and digital assets is expanding. Various U.S. federal agencies and departments have begun exploring applications ranging from digital identity management to supply chain tracking, all of which require secure key management solutions.

"We're seeing increasing inquiries from government entities looking to implement blockchain solutions for various use cases," noted Jennifer Adams, Director of Government Relations at Nopsax. "The FIPS 140-3 certification provides these organizations with assurance that our key management technology meets their security requirements."

Availability

The FIPS 140-3 certified version of the Nopsax Enterprise hardware security module will be available beginning September 15, 2025. Government agencies and regulated industry clients can request detailed technical specifications and compliance documentation by contacting the company's enterprise sales team.

For more information about the FIPS 140-3 certification and Nopsax's government solutions, please visit our website or contact our enterprise sales team at enterprise@nopsax.com.