F5® Device Cryptographic Module
F5® Device Cryptographic Module, from F5 Networks, Inc, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3841 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 | 3841 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | F5 Networks, Inc · website |
| Hardware versions | BIG-IP i7800 and BIG-IP 10350v-F with FIPS Kit P/N: F5-ADD-BIG-FIPS140 |
| Firmware versions | 14.1.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
F5® Device Cryptographic Module, Application Delivery Controller and Firewall software running on F5 BIG-IP.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (8)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C701, C1306, C1307 |
| CVL | C701, C1306, C1307 |
| DRBG | C701, C1306, C1307 |
| ECDSA | C701, C1306, C1307 |
| HMAC | C701, C1306, C1307 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | C701, C1306, C1307 |
| SHS | C701, C1306, C1307 |
Allowed algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Certs. #C701, #C1306 and #C1307 with CVL Certs. #C701, #C1306 and #C1307, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 192 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-08 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2021-03-08