Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall for Desktop Appliances
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall for Desktop Appliances, from Forcepoint, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5276 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-05-19. 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 of the Security Policy. 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 | 5276 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-05-19 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Forcepoint · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The NGFW appliances are high-performance network security appliances that add a broad range of built-in security features, including VPN, IPS, anti-evasion, TLS inspection, SD-WAN, and mission-critical application proxies, to a traditional firewall and provides end-to-end protection across the entire enterprise network.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, services, and authentication: Level 2
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 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: 2026-05-20