SonicWall Network Security Manager Appliance
SonicWall Network Security Manager Appliance, from SonicWall, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4641 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its algorithm certificates, its validation history, and the list moves this tracker has observed, which NIST does not date.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4641 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | SonicWall, Inc. · website |
| Firmware versions | 2.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SonicWall Network Security Manager helps in the deployment and management of all your firewalls, connected switches and access points, all in one easy-to-use interface.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (12)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A1960 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1960 |
| DRBG | A1960 |
| ECDSA | A1960 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A1960 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1960 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1960 |
| SHS | A1960 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- SonicCore OS v6.5.0 on VMware ESXi 6.7 running on Dell PowerEdge R640 with Intel Xeon Silver 4208
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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 at the time of the earliest snapshot
- 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
- Validation dates on record: 2023-10-25