TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 1520 series 50 / Alcatel 7132; TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 2520 series 40 and 50 / Alcatel 7133; TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 4520 series 40 and 50; and TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 4620 series 40 and 50 / Alcatel 7134
TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 1520 series 50 / Alcatel 7132; TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 2520 series 40 and 50 / Alcatel 7133; TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 4520 series 40 and 50; and TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ 4620 series 40 and 50 / Alcatel 7134, from Alcatel, holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #119 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-compliant "Secure" and "Minimum" modes
Certificate
| Certificate number | 119 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Alcatel · website |
| Software versions | 3.00.026 and 3.01.026 |
| Hardware versions | TSCMP30 v2.00 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The TimeStep PERMIT/Gate™ line of products (also referred to as the Alcatel Secure VPN Gateway) is a network appliance that provides IPSec compliant VPN services. It is a tamper-resistant gateway that secures data communications for Intranets, Extranets, and Internet remote access.
Approved algorithms (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| Triple-DES | 26 |
Other algorithms
DES; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-12 | Initial | DOMUS |
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: 2000-10-12