Connect:Direct Secure+ Option
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode using IBM eServer zSeries 900 CMOS Cryptographic Coprocessor validated to FIPS 140-1 under Cert. #118 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 720 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Sterling Commerce, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | Version 4.5 on z/OS |
Module description
Connect:Direct Secure+ Option provides server-based software file-transfer solutions for high-volume applications. Connect:Direct installations typically perform periodic, high-capacity file transfers between specific servers, often for financial services or federal government applications. This software supports multiple server platforms, including mainframe operating systems, UNIX platforms, and Windows servers.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- IBM z/OS 1.6 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-15 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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: 2006-11-15