FAQs – Migration from FIPS 140-2 to FIPS 140-3 DSC Tokens in India
Updated: Sep 2
FAQs – Migration from FIPS 140-2 to FIPS 140-3 DSC Tokens in India. इस ब्लॉग को हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहां क्लिक करें
FAQ - What is changing in DSC USB Tokens in India?
Answer - India’s Digital Signature ecosystem is moving from older FIPS 140-2 compliant USB tokens to newer FIPS 140-3 compliant secure cryptographic tokens as per advisory issued under the Office of the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA).
FAQ - What is the last date for using current FIPS 140-2 tokens for DSC download?
Answer - 20th September 2026. As per CCA guidelines, All Certifying Authorities (CAs) must stop issuing DSCs in FIPS 140-2 tokens by 21 September 2026.
FAQ - Will Current FIPS 140-2 tokens stop working after 21 September 2026?
Answer - No. Existing DSCs already downloaded into FIPS 140-2 tokens before the 21st Sept will continue to work till the expiry of the DSC certificate. For example, you download a 3 years validity dsc in current FIPS 140-2 Tokens on 20th Sept 2026, so it will work till 19th Sept 2029.
FAQ - If DSC is already downloaded in old token, will it continue working?
Anwer - Yes. If the DSC is downloaded before the migration deadline ( 21st Sept 2026 ), the token can still be used normally till the certificate validity expires. But after dsc expiry, dsc can not be downloaded again in fips 140-2 tokens.
FAQ - We have purchased DSC Tokens currently, What will happen to them?
Answer - Use them before 20th Sept 2026 & Wait for any buy back/ exchange / update policy from OEMs. Check about any of these policies time to time. Currently, there is no information provided by OEMs / Token Companies.
FAQ - Will there be any exchange or buyback policy for old tokens?
Answer- CCA has advised Token OEMs / Distributors to publish exchange or buyback policies for replacing FIPS 140-2 tokens with FIPS 140-3 tokens. But till date there is no information given on this by any OEMs.
FAQ - When will FIPS 140-3 DSC Tokens be available in India?
Yes, eSolutions has started selling FIPS 140-3 DSC Tokens like HYP2003, Precision InnaIT FIPS 140-3 DSC Tokens, FIPS 140-3 mToken in India. To buy the latest FIPS 140-3 version token, visit our buy DSC Tokens Page. Buy Online - DSC Token Price, Digital Signature Token, DSC Dongle by eSolutions
FAQ- When will FIPS 140-3 version of HYP2003, PROXKEY & MTOKEN be launched?
Currently, Hypersecu HYP2003 FIPS 140-3, MToken FIPS 140-3, Precision Innait FIPS 140-3 Tokens are available for purchase. Proxkey is not yet launched FIPS 140-3 Version.
FAQ- What is FIPS 140-3?
FIPS 140-3 is the latest international security standard for cryptographic hardware devices used for secure key storage and digital signatures.
It offers:
Stronger security validation
Better tamper protection
Improved encryption security
Enhanced protection against cyber attacks
Future-ready compliance standards.
FAQ - Why is the government moving to FIPS 140-3?
Main reasons:
Better cybersecurity
Stronger protection of private keys
International security compliance
Prevention against advanced cyber threats
Modernization of India’s digital trust ecosystem.
FAQ- Should DSC Partners start migration now?
Yes. Businesses are advised to:
Plan token migration early.
Avoid large inventory of old tokens.
Inform customers about transition.
Prepare exchange programs.
Start adopting FIPS 140-3 tokens gradually.
Early migration can help avoid last-minute disruptions and token shortages.
FAQ - Where can users check official advisory?
eSolutions is not liable for current FIPS token purchase from us if OEMs do not bring any policy for exhange / buyback / update or buy Precision InnaIT FIPS 140-3 Token from us.
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