FortiGate-1240B [1] and FortiGate-3140B [2]
FortiGate-1240B [1] and FortiGate-3140B [2], from Fortinet, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1810 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 | 1810 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | C4CN43 [1] and C4XC55 [2] with Tamper Evident Seal Kit: FIPS-SEAL-BLUE [1] or FIPS-SEAL-RED [2] |
| Firmware versions | FortiOS 4.0, build8892, 111128 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The FortiGate product family spans the full range of network environments, from SOHO to service provider, offering cost effective systems for any size of application. FortiGate appliances detect and eliminate the most damaging, content-based threats from email and Web traffic such as viruses, worms, intrusions, inappropriate Web content and more in real time - without degrading network performance.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Ports and Interfaces: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1408, 1858, 1899, 1900 |
| HMAC | 829, 1105, 1139, 1140 |
| RNG | 996 |
| RSA | 685, 973 |
| SHS | 1278, 1635, 1668, 1669 |
| Triple-DES | 961, 1205, 1234, 1235 |
Other algorithms
DES; SHA-256 (non-compliant); HMAC-SHA-256 (non-compliant); MD5; HMAC-MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 196 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-11 | Initial | DXC Technology |
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: 2012-10-11