PERMIT/Gate 2520™ Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 54 |
|---|---|
| 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 2520™ 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 2520 has 4Mbps throughput.
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