VPN 3000 Concentrator Series
VPN 3000 Concentrator Series, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #210 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
Certificate
| Certificate number | 210 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | models: 3005, 3015, 3030, 3060, 3080 |
| Firmware versions | 3.1 FIPS |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series is a family of purpose-built, remote access Virtual Private Network (VPN) platforms and client software that incorporates high availability, high performance and scalability with the most advanced encryption and authentication techniques available today.
Security level exceptions
- Software Security: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| DSA | 54 |
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| HMAC SHA-1 | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
| SHA-1 | 73 |
| Triple-DES | 32, 86 |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #100 and #147); MD5; HMAC/MD5; RC4; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-26 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
| 2003-01-10 | Update | |
| 2005-05-24 | Update | |
| 2010-05-28 | Update | |
| 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: 2002-03-26, 2003-01-10, 2005-05-24, 2010-05-28, 2012-02-23