Netscape Security Module 1
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode for secure e-mail, certificate management, password management and met when correctly implementing the tamper evident mechanism specified in the security policy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 7 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Netscape Communications Corporation · website |
| Software versions | ID: fipscm_v1 |
Module description
Security module used in various Netscape products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 2
- Operating System Security:Tested as meeting Level 2 with Sun Sparc 5 w/ Sun Solaris v 2.4SE (ITSEC-rated), and Level 1 for Microsoft WindowsNT 4.0 workstation (operated in single user mode)
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #6 and #10); RSA; RC4; RC5; MD2; MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-29 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 1997-08-29