Provider-1
Provider-1, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1979 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| 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 | R71 with R7x hotfix |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Check Point Provider 1 technology provides virtualized security management, segmenting your security management into multiple virtual domains. Businesses of all sizes can easily create virtual domains based on geography, business unit or security function to strengthen security and simplify management.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Tested: Check Point Smart-1 50 with Check Point SecurePlatform Operating System Version R7x
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
CAST 40; CAST 128; HMAC-MD5; MD5; DES; AES-CMAC (non-compliant); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 150 bits of encryption strength); Triple-DES (Cert. #1188, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); AES (Cert. #1836, key wrapping)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-17 | 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: 2013-07-17