Cisco 3925E and Cisco 3945E Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)
Cisco 3925E and Cisco 3945E Integrated Services Routers (ISRs), from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1560 at overall level 2. 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 | 1560 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 3925E (with PCB rev -A0 and -B0), 3945E (with PCB rev -A0 and -B0), [FIPS Kit (CISCO-FIPS-KIT=), Revision -B0], ISR: FIPS-SHIELD-3900= |
| Firmware versions | 15.1(2)T3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco 3925E and 3945E Integrated Services Routers are routing platforms that provide comprehensive security services including VPN for small businesses, enterprise small branch and teleworkers. The new platforms are architected to enable the next phase of branch-office evolution, providing rich media collaboration and virtualization to the branch while offering a wide-range of connectivity options.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
DES; HMAC-MD5; MD5; RC4; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-14 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 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: 2011-06-14, 2012-02-23