Cryptographic Module for BIG-IP
Cryptographic Module for BIG-IP, from F5, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5487 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-11-20. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in approved mode. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 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 | 5487 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-11-20 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | F5, Inc. |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Cryptographic library offering various cryptographic mechanisms to BIG-IP Virtual Edition.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2026-08-14