NetScreen 5XP
NetScreen 5XP, from NetScreen Technologies, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #170 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 | 170 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | NetScreen Technologies, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | ScreenOS 2.6.1 |
| Hardware versions | Revision 3010 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The NetScreen-5XP is a purpose-built Internet security appliance that delivers firewall, VPN and traffic shaping that offers a complete security solution for telecommuters, small-sized companies and branch offices. Featuring two 10Base-T Ethernet ports (trust and untrust), the NetScreen-5XP performs at near wire-speed, protecting the LAN from attack and providing IPSEC based VPN capabilities.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Software Security: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #114 and #115); RC2; RC4; MD5; RSA (encryption/decryption); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); Blowfish; HMAC
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-27 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2003-02-13 | Update | |
| 2003-06-03 | 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: 2001-09-27, 2003-02-13, 2003-06-03