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VA Technical Reference Model v 25.1

Endicia Shipper

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description:	Endicia Shipper is an electronic postage solution for managing shipping and mailing through the United States Postal Service. Endicia Shipper allows printing of multiple labels at the time for mailing and shipping. This technology is available in two editions: Professional and Platinum Shipper. For the purpose of this assessment both editions are being assessed. Furthermore, Platinum Shipper is available in two versions. Platinum Shipper with Dazzle and Platinum Shipper with Endicia Label Server (ELS). All versions are covered in this assessment.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements:	Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information:	Section 508 does not apply. This product is not considered Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) as defined by the Section 508 law. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
Decision:	View Decisions

Decision Source:	TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process:	One-VA TRM v24.9
Decision Date:	09/17/2024 at 16:21:49 UTC
Aliases:	DYMO Endicia Internet Postage for Mail, Warehouse Shippers, Endicia Professional, Platinum Shipper
Introduced By:	TRM Request
Vendor Name:	Endicia

Vendor Release Information

The Vendor Release table provides the known releases for the TRM Technology, obtained from the vendor (or from the release source).

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Version	Release Date	Vendor End of Life Date	Vendor Desupport Date
Professional 5.13.x
Professional 6.18.x
Professional 6.21.x
Professional 6.23.x
Professional 6.24.x
Professional 6.28.x
Professional 6.29.x
Professional 6.30.x	12/01/2017
Professional 6.31.x	11/12/2019
Professional 6.32.x	01/24/2020
Professional 6.6.x
Professional 7.x	01/15/2021
Professional 8.x	02/15/2022
Professional 9.x	01/20/2023
Platinum Shipper12.1
Platinum Shipper12.4
Platinum Shipper16.1
Platinum Shipper17.x
Platinum Shipper18.x	12/01/2017
Platinum Shipper21.x	02/01/2022
Platinum Shipper22.x	03/18/2022
Platinum Shipper23.x	06/23/2023
PS (ELS) 1.x	06/23/2023
Professional 10.x	07/18/2024

Current Decision Matrix (09/12/2024)

Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.

The VA Decision Matrix displays the current and future VAIT position regarding different releases of a TRM entry. These decisions are based upon the best information available as of the most current date. The consumer of this information has the responsibility to consult the organizations responsible for the desktop, testing, and/or production environments to ensure that the target version of the technology will be supported.

Legend:

White	Authorized: The technology/standard has been authorized for use.
Yellow	Authorized w/ Constraints: The technology/standard can be used within the specified constraints located below the decision matrix in the footnote[1] and on the General tab.
Gray	Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M): This technology or standard can be used only if a POA&M review is conducted and signed by the Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) as designated by the Authorizing Official (AO) or designee and based upon a recommendation from the POA&M Compliance Enforcement, has been granted to the project team or organization that wishes to use the technology.
Orange	Authorized w/ Constraints (DIVEST): VA has decided to divest itself on the use of the technology/standard. As a result, all projects currently utilizing the technology/standard must plan to eliminate their use of the technology/standard. Additional information on when the entry is projected to become unauthorized may be found on the Decision tab for the specific entry.
Black	Unauthorized: The technology/standard is not (currently) permitted to be used under any circumstances.
Blue	Authorized w/ Constraints (PLANNING/EVALUATION): The period of time this technology is currently being evaluated, reviewed, and tested in controlled environments. Use of this technology is strictly controlled and not available for use within the general population. If a customer would like to use this technology, please work with your local or Regional OI&T office and contact the appropriate evaluation office displayed in the notes below the decision matrix. The Local or Regional OI&T office should submit an inquiry to the TRM if they require further assistance or if the evaluating office is not listed in the notes below.

Release/Version Information:

VA decisions for specific versions may include a ‘.x’ wildcard, which denotes a decision that pertains to a range of multiple versions.

For example, a technology authorized with a decision for 7.x would cover any version of 7.(Anything) - 7.(Anything). However, a 7.4.x decision would cover any version of 7.4.(Anything), but would not cover any version of 7.5.x or 7.6.x on the TRM.

VA decisions for specific versions may include ‘+’ symbols; which denotes that the decision for the version specified also includes versions greater than what is specified but is not to exceed or affect previous decimal places.

For example, a technology authorized with a decision for 12.6.4+ would cover any version that is greater than 12.6.4, but would not exceed the .6 decimal ie: 12.6.401 is ok, 12.6.5 is ok, 12.6.9 is ok, however 12.7.0 or 13.0 is not.

Any major.minor version that is not listed in the VA Decision Matrix is considered Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M).

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Release

Professional 5.13.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.18.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.21.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.23.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.24.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.28.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.29.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.30.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.31.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.32.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 6.6.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 7.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 8.x

DIVEST
[2, 15, 17, 18]

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 9.x

Approved w/Constraints
[2, 15, 17, 18]

DIVEST
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints (DIVEST)
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

DIVEST
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper12.1

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper12.4

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper16.1

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper17.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper18.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper21.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper22.x

Approved w/Constraints
[2, 15, 17, 18]

DIVEST
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints (DIVEST)
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

DIVEST
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Platinum Shipper23.x

Unapproved

Approved w/Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Approved w/Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

PS (ELS) 1.x

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Unapproved

Authorized w/ Constraints (POA&M)

Professional 10.x

Unapproved

Approved w/Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Approved w/Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Authorized w/ Constraints
[2, 17, 18, 19, 20]

Decision Constraints


[1]	DYMO Endicia Professional version and DYMO Endicia Platinum Shipper version are the only two versions authorized for use. Product must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines.

[2]	Technology must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security policies and guidelines in order to mitigate known and future security vulnerabilities.

[3]	Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500.

[4]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.

[5]	Users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Office (ISO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not authorized and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations.

[6]	In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004 , VA Directive 6517, and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process.

[7]	Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500.

[8]	In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004 , VA Directive 6517, and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process.

[9]	This technology should only be used when required by a Veterans Affairs (VA) business partner for an authorized VA Project. Use of this technology must comply with ESCCB requirements which include: Signed Interconnection Agreements/Memorandum of Understanding agreements (MOU/ISA) with each external business partner, compliance with VA Handbook 6500, and must implement appropriate National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) requirements for all devices interacting with this technology. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. As of January 27th, 2017, Risk-based Decisions (RBD) will be handled per VAIQ # 7769667. In cases where the technology is used for external connections, a full Enterprise Security Change Control Board (ESCCB) review is required in accordance VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517 and VA Directive 6513. The local ISO can advise on the ESCCB review process and ensure privacy of information compliance protections are in place.

[10]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is implemented with VA-authorized baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)

[11]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is implemented with VA-authorized baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)

[12]	Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500.

[13]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must ensure that Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) and Google Chrome are implemented with VA-authorized baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’) Users must Divest the use of Internet Explorer with this technology. Other authorized internet browsers are available. See Category Tab for details.

[14]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must ensure that Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer are implemented with VA-authorized baselines. (refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’) Users must Divest the use of Internet Explorer with this technology. Other authorized internet browsers are available. See Category Tab for details..

[15]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must utilize authorized internet browsers, as Microsoft Internet Explorer has reached End of Life status. See Category Tab for details.

[16]	Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISSO (Information System Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500.

[17]	Users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not authorized and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations.

[18]	Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISSO (Information System Security Officer) to ensure compliance with both VA Handbook 6500 and VA Directive 6500.

[19]	If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. Users must ensure that Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox are implemented with VA-authorized baselines. (Refer to the ‘Category’ tab under ‘Runtime Dependencies’)

[20]	The Federal Information Processing standards (FIPS) 140-2 certification status of this technology was not able to be verified. This technology will require a 3rd party FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 certified solution for any data containing PHI/PII or VA sensitive information, where applicable. More information regarding the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) can be found on the NIST website.

Note:

At the time of writing, versions 23.6 (Platinum Shipper), released 06/23/2023 and 10.0.1 (Professional), released 07/18/2024 are the most current versions.

Type	Name	Source	Description
There are no references identified for this entry.

Name	Description
Dazzle	Dazzle is part of the Platinum Shipper edition of this product.
Endicia Label Server (ELS)	Endicia Label Server (ELS) is primarily used for rating and printing USPS shipping and mailing labels.


Collaboration and Electronic Workplace Productivity Software	Miscellaneous Productivity Tools and Utilities

General Analysis

Adoption Benefits

At the time of writing, no National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) vulnerabilities had been reported and no VA Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) bulletins had been issued for the latest versions of this technology.
This is a well-documented technology.
This technology may improve mail and parcel management through the use of management tools which enable item tracking, lookup, delivery statistics, and postage utilization reporting.

Adoption Risks

The technology requires the purchase of licenses from vendor, which could potentially lead to vendor lock-in.
There are other authorized solutions that provide similar functionality available on the TRM. The use of several similar solutions may increase organization requirements for support and maintenance.
This technology has a free trial period, which carries the potential for the disruption of service delivery and inaccurate financial planning.
The potential exists to store Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI) and/or VA Sensitive data and proper security standards must be followed in these cases.
Due to the rapid release schedule of this technology, the VA may be unable to update to the most recent patch and may require a deployment model requiring the use of specific versions.
There is no indication based on either the vendor documentation or the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) that this technology is Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 compliant.

Architectural Risks

This technology is not portable as it runs only on Windows platforms.

- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (09/17/2024 at 16:21:49 UTC).

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