Cisco Common Cryptographic Module (C3M)
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1668 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 0.9.8r.1.1 |
| Hardware versions | Intel [Core i5, Core i7 and Xeon] with AES-NI |
Module description
The Cisco Common Cryptographic Module (C3M) is a software-hybrid that provides cryptographic services to a vast array of Cisco's networking and collaboration products. The module provides FIPS validated cryptographic algorithms for services such as sRTP, SSH, TLS, 802.1x etc. The module does not implement any of the protocols directly. Instead, it provides the cryptographic primitives and functions to allow a developer to implement various protocols.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 152 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 152 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- FreeBSD 8.2 or Windows 7 SP1 running on Intel Core i5 with PAA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux v5 running on Intel Xeon with PAA or Intel Core i7 with PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-19 | 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: 2012-01-19, 2012-02-23