Ribcage 1100 and Ribcage 2800
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 459 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Backbone Security.com, Inc. |
| Software versions | 2.2 FIPS |
| Hardware versions | 3.0 |
Module description
Ribcage is a secure IPSec Virtual Private Network that provides secure connectivity deployed on a shared infrastructure with the same privacy and performance as a leased network. Ribcage is a solution that is flexible as both a secure virtual private network and as a remote access, with straightforward administration tools that allow rapid set-up and administration remotely or locally.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); HMAC-SHA-256; HMAC-SHA-512; HMAC-MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-08 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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: 2004-09-08