BorderGuard 5000
BorderGuard 5000, from Blue Ridge Networks, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #599 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 599 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Blue Ridge Networks · website |
| Hardware versions | BorderGuard 5100, 5200, 5400, 5500 and 5600 |
| Firmware versions | DPF1 V7.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The BorderGuard hardware models 5100, 5200, 5400, 5500 and 5600 version DPF1 7.1 firmware are standalone hardware security appliances (routers) used to secure Internet traffic. The cryptographic module consists of firmware running on a dedicated hardware device. The module is a multi-chip-standalone device.
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #271 and #119); DES MAC (Cert. #119; vendor affirmed); IDEA; HMAC-MD5; MD5; RSA (non-compliant); RSA BSAFE Crypto-C RNG; HiFn 7855 RNG; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength for Models 5100, 5200 and 5400; and between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength for Models 5500 and 5600; non-compliant less than 112-bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-08 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
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: 2005-12-08