IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION:
Dear Customer,
Please be informed that, as per the latest requirements of the Office of the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA), Certifying Authorities in India will transition from FIPS 140-2 compliant crypto tokens to FIPS 140-3 compliant hardware tokens for the issuance of new Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs).
Important Deadline: 20 September 2026
FIPS 140-2 Level Tokens will be supported only up to 20 September 2026.
From 21 September 2026 onwards, new DSCs will be issued/downloaded only on FIPS 140-3 compliant tokens.
If You Already Have a FIPS 140-2 Token
If your existing DSC is stored on a FIPS 140-2 token, we strongly recommend that you use/renew your DSC before 20 September 2026.
After the deadline:
- New DSCs will not be issued on FIPS 140-2 tokens.
- Your existing FIPS 140-2 token may no longer be useful for obtaining a new DSC.
- New DSC issuance/download will require a FIPS 140-3 compliant token.
Don’t Wait Until the Last Date
To avoid any disruption in your digital signing activities, complete your DSC renewal/issuance before 20 September 2026 if you are currently using a FIPS 140-2 token.
Upgrade to a FIPS 140-3 compliant token and stay ready for the new DSC requirements.
Last Date for FIPS 140-2 Token Use: 20 September 2026
FIPS 140-3 Token Requirement: From 21 September 2026
For DSC renewal, new DSC issuance, or FIPS 140-3 token assistance, please contact us today.
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