Contivity® VPN Client
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with Microsoft® Enhanced Cryptographic Provider validated to FIPS 140-1 under Cert. #238 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 559 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Nortel Networks · website |
| Software versions | 5.11_021 |
Module description
The Contivity VPN Client provides stable, secure network access via Nortel VPN routers and VPN gateways. The client can be preconfigured and customized by IT administrators for quick install and connect, or easily configured by end users via the connection wizard. The VPN client works over all IP infrastructures including all wireless, broadband, and satellite services. The VPN client also supports seamless roaming, enabling a user to roam wirelessly without losing the virtual connection.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); DES; 40-bit DES; MD5; EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement); HMAC-MD5
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (in single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-25 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2005-08-24 | Update | |
| 2005-08-29 | 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: 2005-07-25, 2005-08-24, 2005-08-29