Connectra
Connectra, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1474 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1474 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. · website |
| Firmware versions | NGX R66.1 with hotfix 1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Check Point Connectra that unifies SSL VPN, IPSec VPN, and integrated intrusion prevention for secure connectivity for mobile and remote workers while protecting enterprise networks and endpoints from external threats. Connectra includes centralized management and DynamicID SMS authentication.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Tested: Connectra-1 3070 General Purpose Computer with Check Point SecurePlatform Operating System, version NGX R66.1 hotfix 1
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
CAST 40 bit; CAST 128 bit; DES; MD5; HMAC-MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 bits and 202 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 bits and 150 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-28 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2010-12-28