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PA-200, PA-500, PA-2000 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-4000 Series and PA-5000 Series Firewalls

FIPS 140-2 certificate #2240 · Palo Alto Networks · data as of 2026-09-13

PA-200, PA-500, PA-2000 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-4000 Series and PA-5000 Series Firewalls, from Palo Alto Networks, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2240 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.

Historical. RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and with the tamper evident seals and opacity shields installed as indicated in the Security Policy

Certificate

Certificate number2240
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorPalo Alto Networks · website
Hardware versionsPA-200 P/N 910-000015-00E Rev. E [1], PA-500 P/N 910-000006-00O Rev. O [2], PA-500-2GB P/N 910-000094-00O Rev. O [2], PA-2020 P/N 910-000004-00Z Rev. Z [3], PA-2050 P/N 910-000003-00Z Rev. Z [3], PA-3020 P/N 910-000017-00J Rev. J [4], PA-3050 P/N 910-000016-00J Rev. J [4], PA-4020 P/N 910-000002-00AB Rev. AB [5], PA-4050 P/N 910-000001-00AB Rev. AB [5], PA-4060 P/N 910-000005-00S Rev. S [5], PA-5020 P/N 910-000010-00F Rev. F [6], PA-5050 P/N 910-000009-00F Rev. F [6] and PA-5060 P/N 910-000008-00F Rev. F [6]; FIPS Kit P/Ns: 920-000084-00A Rev. A [1], 920-000005-00A Rev. A [2], 920-000004-00A Rev. A [3], 920-000081-00A Rev. A [4], 920-000003-00A Rev. A [5] and 920-000037-00A Rev. A [6]
Firmware versions5.0.11 and 5.0.16

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Palo Alto Networks PA-200, PA-500, PA-2000 Series, PA-3000 Series, PA-4000 Series, and PA-5000 Series next-generation firewalls are multi-chip standalone modules that provide network security by enabling enterprises to see and control applications, users, and content using three unique identification technologies: App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID. This unique ability empowers customers to safely enable applications, make informed decisions on network access, and strengthen network security.

Security level exceptions

  • Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (6)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES2728
CVL227
HMAC1707
RNG1263
RSA1420
SHS2298

Other algorithms

Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; MD5; RC4; Camellia; RC2; SEED; DES

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2014-09-08InitialUL Verification Services, Inc.
2015-05-18UpdateUL Verification Services, 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: 2014-09-08, 2015-05-18

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