Symantec Messaging Gateway Cryptographic Module
Symantec Messaging Gateway Cryptographic Module, from Broadcom Inc, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5258 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-08-26. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys) and random strings. No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5258 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-08-26 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Broadcom Inc · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Symantec Messaging Gateway Cryptographic Module provides standards compliant cryptographic functionality for the Symantec Messaging Gateway product.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Initial | DEKRA Cybersecurity Certification Laboratory |
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: 2026-05-07