Cisco FIPS Object Module
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2034 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 3.0 and 3.1 |
Module description
The Cisco FIPS Object Module (FOM) is a software library that provides cryptographic services to a vast array of Cisco's networking and collaboration products. The module provides FIPS 140 validated cryptographic algorithms for services such as IPSEC, SRTP, SSH, TLS, 802.1x, etc. The module does not directly implement any of these protocols, instead it provides the cryptographic primitives and functions to allow a developer to implement the various protocols.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 2255, 2558 |
| CVL | 40, 95 |
| DRBG | 275, 385 |
| DSA | 703, 783 |
| ECDSA | 362, 440 |
| HMAC | 1382, 1578 |
| RNG | 1125, 1215 |
| RSA | 1156, 1310 |
| SHS | 1942, 2157 |
| Triple-DES | 1410, 1548 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 219 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
- Android 4.0 running on Samsung Galaxy S II without PAA
- Android 4.0 running on Samsung SGH-T989 without PAA
- Apple iOS 5.1 running on Apple iPad (MC705LL) without PAA
- Free BSD 9.0 running Cisco UCS C200 M2 without PAA
- Linux 2.6 running on Cisco UCS C210 M2 with PAA
- Linux 2.6 running on a Cisco ASR1K without PAA (single-user mode)
- Linux 2.6 running on Cavium CN5200-EVP-MB4-Y without PAA
- Linux 2.6 running on Cisco ASR1K without PAA
- Mac OS X 10.7 running on Apple Mac Mini 5,2 with PAA
- Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit) running on HP Pro 3130 Microtower with PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-13 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2013-11-13