SSG 320M and SSG 350M
SSG 320M and SSG 350M, from Juniper Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1172 at overall level 2. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1172 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Juniper Networks, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns SSG-320M (SSG 320M) and SSG-350M (SSG 350M) |
| Firmware versions | ScreenOS 6.2.0r3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SSG 300 Series comprises high-performance security platforms that help businesses stop internal and external attacks, prevent unauthorized access, and achieve regulatory compliance. The SSG 350M provides 500 Mbps of stateful firewall performance and 225 Mbps of IPSec VPN performance, while the SSG 320M provides 400 Mbps of stateful firewall performance and 175 Mbps of IPSec VPN performance.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Cryptographic Module Ports and Interfaces: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Cryptographic Key Management: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (8)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); DES; MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-18 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2010-01-28 | Update | |
| 2013-12-11 | Update |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2009-08-18, 2010-01-28, 2013-12-11