Port Authority Series
Port Authority Series, from Communication Devices, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1627 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The protocols SSH and SNMP shall not be used when operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1627 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Communication Devices, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | PA111-SA CDI 01-03-0912I, PA111-RM CDI 01-03-0912I, PA155-RM CDI 01-03-0912I and PA199-RM CDI 01-03-0912I |
| Firmware versions | 10.05.10 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Secure Out of Band Management appliance with network port, internal modem, and up to 9 serial ports. Allows Secure Out of Band Access to Firewalls, Routers, Network appliances etc.. Supports up to 256 bit AES CFB encryption.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
NDRNG; SNMP KDF (non-compliant); SSH KDF (non-compliant); Triple-DES (non-compliant);
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-01 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2016-08-24 | Update | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
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: 2011-11-01, 2016-08-24