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Contivity® VPN Client

FIPS 140-2 certificate #559 · Nortel Networks · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
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 number559
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorNortel Networks · website
Software versions5.11_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

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
AES218
HMAC28
RNG62
SHS299
Triple-DES310

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

DateTypeLab
2005-07-25InitialSAIC-VA
2005-08-24Update
2005-08-29Update

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

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