Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Certification

FIPS Compliant Solution for Remote Access

Only FIPS 140-2 compliant solutions may be deployed to work with federal government departments that collect, store, transfer, share and disseminate sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information.

Archon'sGoSilent portable VPN and firewall offers robust encryption protection algorithms and design and is FIPS 140-2 certified.

Encryption for U.S. Government Agencies and Contractors

GoSilent deploys AES 256-bit encryption to protect sensitive data via dual tunnel, end-to-end encryption. Data never gets stored on an intermediary server, and no extra keys are ever generated.

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Using two nested, independent encryption tunnels helps to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data as it moves through an untrusted network. Each of the two tunnels helps protect data flow by using one of two independent encryption protocols:

Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) generated by a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Gateway

Media Access Control Security (MACsec) generated by a MACsec Device.

The outer tunnel of a dual tunnel VPN refers to the components that terminate the outer layer of encryption.

GoSilent utilizes AES 256-bit encryption for the outer tunnel to protect your private data and keeps it fully encrypted end-to-end. Data is never stored on an intermediary server. In keeping with Top Secret level encryption standards, there are no extra keys. Archon does not record, copy or have access to the encryption codes. This means that your data remains secure, even if compromised.

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FIPS Certification Information and Resources

FIPS PUB 140-2

Learn more about the FIPS security standards for cryptographic modules.

FIPS Compliant vs. FIPS Certified

FIPS Compliance isn’t enough for more robust security needs.

Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite

Learn more about the CNSA encryption suite on the NSA website.

What does FIPS Certification Mean?

Full FIPS Validation

A 6-9 month process, claims must be tested by a NIST accredited independent laboratory.

Dual tunnel, end-to-end encryption

Two nested, independent encryption tunnels to protect data as it moves through untrusted networks.

AES 256-bit encryption

AES 256-bit end-to-end encryption is the most secure solution in the marketplace.

Top Secret level encryption standards

Data is never stored on an intermediary server. No record, copy, or access to encryption codes.

Is FIPS Compliant the same as FIPS Certified?

IT security solutions that are marketed as being FIPS compliant are making a claim that the product meets FIPS requirements. However, this is very different than if a NIST-approved laboratory validates that the product meets FIPS requirements.