Symantec Scanner Cryptographic Module
Symantec Scanner Cryptographic Module, from Symantec Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1827 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 | 1827 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Symantec Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Symantec Scanner Cryptographic Module Version 1.0 provides cryptographic services to the Scanner component of the Symantec Messaging Gateway solution, a secure email gateway offering. The Scanner provides filtering services on inbound and outbound message flows and is responsible for taking actions on emails based on filtering verdicts.
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 219 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- CentOS 5.5 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-05 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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: 2012-11-05