NetScreen-5XT
NetScreen-5XT, from NetScreen Technologies, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #325 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 325 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | NetScreen Technologies, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N NS-5XT Version 3010(0) |
| Firmware versions | 4.0.0r7.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The NetScreen-5XT is a purpose-built internet network security appliance that delivers firewall, VPN, and traffic management optimized for remote offices, home offices, and telecommuters.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 11 |
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
| SHA-1 | 103 |
| Triple-DES | 49, 118 |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #114 and #174); MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-17 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2003-08-29 | 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: 2003-06-17, 2003-08-29