Forcepoint NGFW Cryptographic Kernel Module
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4835 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-10-10 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Forcepoint · website |
| Software versions | 3.0 |
Module description
The Forcepoint NGFW Cryptographic Kernel Module is a software module that provides cryptographic services required by the Forcepoint NGFW product.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A2166 |
| AES-CFB128 | A2166 |
| AES-ECB | A2166 |
| AES-GCM | A2166 |
| AES-OFB | A2166 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A2166 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A2166 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A2166 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A2166 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A2166 |
| SHA-1 | A2166 |
| SHA2-224 | A2166 |
| SHA2-256 | A2166 |
| SHA2-384 | A2166 |
| SHA2-512 | A2166 |
Tested configurations
- NGFW OS 10 on Linux 4.19 on ESXi 7.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R440 with Intel Xeon Silver 4208 with PAA
- NGFW OS 10 on Linux 4.19 running on NGFW 3410 with Intel Xeon Gold 6230N with PAA
- NGFW OS 10 on Linux 4.19 running on NGFW N120W with Intel Atom C3338 with PAA
- NGFW OS 10 on Linux 4.19 running on NGFW N120W with Intel Atom C3338 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-11 | 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: 2024-10-11