CEP10-R, CEP10 VSE and CEP10-C
CEP10-R, CEP10 VSE and CEP10-C, from Certes Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1798 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1798 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Certes Networks, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | [CEP10-R, PN 410-032-402, A], [CEP10 VSE, PN 410-032-402, A], [CEP10-C, PN 410-032-602, A] and [CEP10 VSE, PN 410-032-602, A] |
| Firmware versions | 2.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Certes Networks CEP VSE encryptors are a family of high performance network encryption appliances that offer full line rate multi-layer encryption at speeds from 10 Mbps up to 10 Gbps for Ethernet, IP, and MPLS networks. The CEP VSE family can be centrally managed with the simple drag-and-drop interface of Certes TrustNet Manager. TrustNet Manager provides centralized policy and key management, logging and auditing for the entire network. The CEP10 VSE provides data confidentiality, data integrity and data authentication for network traffic at bit rates from 3 Mbps to 50 Mbps.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
MD5; HMAC-MD5-96; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-06 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2013-03-08 | 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: 2012-09-06, 2013-03-08