Juniper Networks NetScreen-5XT
Juniper Networks NetScreen-5XT, from Juniper Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #539 at overall level 2. 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 | 539 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Juniper Networks, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N NS-5XT Version 1010 |
| Firmware versions | ScreenOS 5.0 r9 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Juniper Networks NetScreen-5XT is a purpose-built Internet security appliance that delivers firewall, VPN and traffic shaping that offers a complete security solution for telecommuters, small-sized companies and branch offices. Featuring two 10 Base-T Ethernet ports (trust and untrusted), the Juniper Networks NetScreen-5XT performs at near wirespeed, protecting the LAN from attack and providing IPSEC based VPN capabilities.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #174); MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-02 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2005-06-10 | Update | |
| 2005-12-02 | Update | |
| 2006-01-26 | Update | |
| 2006-06-20 | Update | |
| 2013-12-11 | 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: 2005-06-02, 2005-06-10, 2005-12-02, 2006-01-26, 2006-06-20, 2013-12-11