3.3.2.1 Firmware Revisions

The firmware revision of the HSM module that is used in SPPS must be approved by Microchip. The list of the approved firmware revisions is available in the U-HSM Release Notes. Additional instructions about firmware revisions can be published through Microchip security advisories.

Note: Any HSM firmware revision that is not approved by Microchip is not guaranteed to work and is not guaranteed to satisfy security requirements of the SPPS solution. The use of such firmware revisions is done at customer's own risk.

The nCipher HSM module firmware images are available in the HSM Installation media, or can be obtained directly from the nCipher customer service.

Note: Installation media might include various versions of the firmware that might be FIPS certified or awaiting FIPS certification. Your choice depends on the security policies of your organization.