Juniper Networks NSM (Network and Security Manager) Cryptographic Module
Juniper Networks NSM (Network and Security Manager) Cryptographic Module, from Juniper Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1271 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 | 1271 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Juniper Networks, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Juniper Networks Network and Security Manager (NSM) is a unified device management solution for Juniper's network infrastructure of routing, switching, and security devices. It provides centralized, end-to-end device lifecycle management, granular policy configuration, and comprehensive monitoring, reporting, and investigative tools to enable you to improve IT management and cost efficiencies and to maximize the security of your network. Enterprise customers can leverage NSM globally to scale from branch to data center, and Service Providers can use it for carrier-class deployments.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5 running on a HP ProLiant DL365 G5 Server
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-29 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2010-03-29