NetHawk VPN
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 145 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 01 and 03 |
| Firmware versions | v2.1 |
Module description
The Cylink NetHawk is a hardware-based, multiple-chip standalone Virtual Private Network (VPN) device that provides authenticated, encrypted network communications.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| Triple-DES | 36 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #104); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-23 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2002-07-18 | Update | |
| 2004-10-18 | 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: 2001-04-23, 2002-07-18, 2004-10-18