SiteProtector Cryptographic Module
SiteProtector Cryptographic Module, from IBM Internet Security Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1402 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1402 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | IBM Internet Security Systems, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
IBM Proventia® Management SiteProtectorTM system is a security management system that provides centralized command and control, analysis, reporting and workflow for all ISS IBM Protection devices and select third-party security solutions including network IPS, Network Multi-Function, Server, Endpoint, Vulnerability Assessment, Application Assessment, and DLP. All of these IBM ISS security components have a common update and policy management system as well. The SiteProtector system provides an in-depth security event analysis capability that is specific to the needs of security analysts.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 96 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Version 5.2 SP 2 on an IBM eServer 326m running on an AMD Opteron Processor 270
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-15 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
| 2011-12-07 | 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: 2010-09-15, 2011-12-07