SBC SWe Session Border Controller
SBC SWe Session Border Controller, from Ribbon Communications, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5051 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2030-08-04. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5051 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2030-08-04 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Ribbon Communications, Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Ribbon SBC SWe Session Border Controller (SBC SWe) is a software-based, cloud-optimized SBC architected to enable and secure real-time communications in the cloud. Starting at 25 sessions and scaling to tens of thousands per instance, the unique architecture of the SBC SWe allows customers to define where on the performance curve their network needs to reside. The SBC SWe uses a "microservices" architecture designed to separate signaling, media, and transcoding to optimize virtual network resources. It also supports on-demand auto-scaling, with a feedback loop using Key Performance Indicators and the Ribbon Virtual Network Function (VNF) Manager.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, services, and authentication: Level 3
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-05 | Initial | Lightship Security, Inc. |
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: 2025-08-05