IBM Security QRadar FIPS Appliance
IBM Security QRadar FIPS Appliance, from IBM® Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2288 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 | 2288 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | IBM® Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | QR24 with FIPS Replacement Labels (Part Number: 00AN000) |
| Firmware versions | v7.1 MR1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
IBM(R) Security QRadar(R) FIPS Appliance consolidates log source event data from thousands of devices endpoints and applications distributed throughout a network. The IBM Security QRadar FIPS Appliance provides a secure platform that meets FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements while allowing organizations to meet current and emerging compliance mandates.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-03 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
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: 2014-12-03