Cisco 5915 Embedded Services Routers
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1935 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Cisco 5915 ESR air-cooled card and Cisco 5915 ESR conduction-cooled card |
| Firmware versions | 1.0 |
Module description
The Cisco 5915 ESR is a high-performance, ruggedized router designed for use in harsh environments-offering reliable operation in extreme temperatures and under shock and vibration conditions typical for mobile applications in rugged terrain. With onboard hardware encryption, the Cisco 5915 ESR offloads encryption processing from the routing engine to provide highly secure yet scalable video, voice, and data services for mobile and embedded outdoor networks.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 962, 1535, 2031 |
| DRBG | 196 |
| HMAC | 537, 1232 |
| RSA | 1055 |
| SHS | 933, 1779 |
| Triple-DES | 757, 1310 |
Other algorithms
DES; DES MAC; HMAC MD4; HMAC MD5; MD4; 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); GDOI (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-18 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
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: 2013-04-18