SmartGate
SmartGate, from AEP Networks, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #510 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 510 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | AEP Networks · website |
| Software versions | 4.5 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
SmartGate is one of the most comprehensive security products on the market. It is a virtual private network (VPN) software that provides secure encrypted channels between users outside your network and the applications and data contained within your network. Fine-grain access control ensures that authorized users are allowed access to specific applications only.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #159); DES MAC (Cert. #159, vendor affirmed); RC4; MD5
Tested configurations
- Linux RedHat 7.2
- Sun Solaris 8
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-28 | Initial | Aspect |
| 2005-03-02 | Update | |
| 2006-05-23 | Update |
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: 2005-02-28, 2005-03-02, 2006-05-23