VPN-1
VPN-1, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #722 at overall level 1. 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 | 722 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. · website |
| Firmware versions | NGX (R60) with hot fix HFA-03 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Check Point's VPN-1 version NGX (R60) with hot fix HFA-03 is a tightly integrated software solution combining the FireWall-1 (FW-1) security suite with sophisticated Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies and a hardened Secure Platform operating system (OS). The cornerstone of Check Point's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture, VPN-1 meets the demanding requirements of Internet, intranet, and extranet VPNs by providing secure connectivity to corporate networks, remote and mobile users, branch offices, and business partners.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 2
- Tested: Check Point SecurePlatform Operating System, version NGX (R60) HFA-03 on General Purpose Computing platform with single and dual Intel XEON® and single and dual AMD Opteron® processor configurations
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #314); CAST 40 bit; CAST 128 bit; MD5; HMAC-MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement, key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 202 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping, key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-08 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2007-01-04 | Update | |
| 2008-05-02 | Update | |
| 2009-05-28 | 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: 2006-12-08, 2007-01-04, 2008-05-02, 2009-05-28