VPN-1
VPN-1, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #420 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 420 |
|---|---|
| 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 | NG with Application Intelligence |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Check Point’s VPN-1 version NG with Application Intelligence is a tightly integrated software solution combining the FireWall-1 (FW-1) security suite with sophisticated Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies and a hardened Secure Platform operating system (OS). The cornerstone of Check Point’s Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture, VPN-1 meets the demanding requirements of Internet, intranet, and extranet VPNs by providing secure connectivity to corporate networks, remote and mobile users, branch offices, and business partners.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 2
- Tested: Secure Platform Operating System version NG with Application Intelligence
Approved algorithms (5)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 88 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
| SHA-1 | 42, 69 |
| Triple-DES | 41, 80 |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #110 and #142); CAST 40; CAST 128; MD5; HMAC-MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-06 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2004-05-19 | Update | |
| 2005-10-12 | Update | |
| 2005-11-17 | Update | |
| 2006-01-06 | Update | |
| 2008-05-02 | Update | |
| 2009-05-28 | 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: 2004-05-06, 2004-05-19, 2005-10-12, 2005-11-17, 2006-01-06, 2008-05-02, 2009-05-28