Fortress Mesh Points
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The protocol SNMP shall not be used when operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4385 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | General Dynamics Mission Systems · website |
| Hardware versions | ES2440, ES520v1, ES520v2 and ES820 |
| Firmware versions | 5.4.7 |
Module description
The Fortress Mesh Point is an all-in-one network access device housed in a rugged compact chassis, with the most stringent security available today built in. It can serve as a wireless bridge, a WLAN access point, and an eight-port LAN switch, while performing all the functions of a Fortress controller device: encrypting wireless traffic and providing Multi-factor Authentication for devices on the network it protects.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 1519, 1520, A2347 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 937, A2347 |
| DRBG | 66, A2347 |
| DSA | A2347 |
| ECDSA | A2347 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | 889, 890, A2347 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2347 |
| KBKDF | 112 |
| RSA | A2347 |
| SHS | 1357, 1358, A2346, A2347 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-06 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2022-12-06