Reflection Security Component (RSC)
Reflection Security Component (RSC), from WRQ, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #514 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 | 514 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | WRQ, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 12.0.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
WRQ Reflection software provides a complete range of terminal-emulation and PC X-server solutions for host access from Windows PCs. Each solution is specifically designed to boost IT efficiency and user productivity and includes full support for popular network security protocols such as Secure Shell, TLS/SSL, and Kerberos.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 176 |
| DSA | 116 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | vendor affirmed |
| RNG | |
| RSA | 21 |
| SHS | 261, 262, 263 |
| Triple-DES | 278, 279, 280 |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #273 and #274); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); Blowfish; Arcfour; CAST; RIPEMD 160; MD4; MD5; HMAC-MD5
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 (in single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-15 | Initial | UL Verification Services, 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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2005-03-15