PrivateWire Security Gateway
PrivateWire Security Gateway, from Algorithmic Research Ltd., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #142 at overall level 1. 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Algorithmic Research Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
PrivateWire is a software product that enables secure communication between organizations and private users.
Security level exceptions
- Operating System Security: Tested as meeting Level 1 with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server SP 5.0.
Approved algorithms (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| Triple-DES | 38 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert.#111); RC4; El-Gamal; MD-5; RSA (ISO9796); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-16 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2003-07-15 | 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: 2001-04-16, 2003-07-15