Cryptographic technology embedded in Kyocera A4 multifunction products and printers obtains certification under the international security standard "FIPS 140-3"
July 11, 2025
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (President: Takashi Nagai; herein "Kyocera") is pleased to announce that the integrated circuit (IC) developed by Kyocera primarily for use in A4 multifunction products and printers has obtained certification under the information security standard "FIPS*1 140-3," established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST*2).
FIPS 140-3 specifies advanced information security requirements for the design and implementation of cryptographic modules*3 and is widely adopted as a standard in groups requiring extremely high levels of information protection, such as government agencies, financial institutions, and medical organizations.
In response to the growing importance of information security, Kyocera has been committed to strengthening its cryptographic technologies to provide products that customers can use with confidence.
With this certification, Kyocera demonstrates that its cryptographic technology meets the rigorous, internationally recognized information security standards necessary to appropriately protect highly confidential information.
Kyocera will continue to actively incorporate the latest security technologies and contribute to creating a safe and secure office environment for its customers.
The certification information published by NIST: Cryptographic Module Validation Program | CSRC
*1 FIPS: The abbreviation for Federal Information Processing Standards, Official standards established by the United States federal government regarding information processing systems.
*2 NIST: The abbreviation for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a federal government research agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce responsible for developing standards and measurement technologies.
*3 Cryptographic module: Components or programs used for encrypting data