PERMIT/Gate 4520™ Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 53 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | TimeStep Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | 1.20 |
Module description
PERMIT/Gate 4520™ is a high-speed VPN component of the PERMIT™ Enterprise product suite. It is a tamper-resistant gateway that secures data communications for Intranets, Extranets, and Internet remote access. The 4520 has 10Mbps throughput. The 4520 is the same as the 2520, except that the 4520 has a faster CPU, running at a higher bus frequency.
Security level exceptions
- Software Security: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 |
Other algorithms
DES; Triple-DES (allowed for US Government use); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-15 | Initial | DOMUS |
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: 1999-06-15