Cisco Secure Services Client FIPS Module
Cisco Secure Services Client FIPS Module, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1016 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1016 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.0.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco Secure Services Client FIPS Module is a self contained crypto module that supports IEEE 802.11i (WPA2) key exchange and IEEE 802.1X wired and wireless authentication. The module provides cryptographic support for 802.1X EAP types such as EAP-TLS, EAP-FAST and PEAP as well as WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared key).
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
RC4; DES; MD4; MD5; HMAC-MD5; DSA (non-compliant); AES (Cert. #699; key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2000 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-22 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-08-22 | Update | |
| 2012-02-23 | 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: 2008-08-22, 2011-08-22, 2012-02-23