Cisco ASA Service Module (SM)
Cisco ASA Service Module (SM), from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2246 at overall level 1. 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2246 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | WS-SVC-ASA-SM1-K9 |
| Firmware versions | 9.1.7 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The market-leading Cisco ASA Security Appliance Series deliver robust user and application policy enforcement, multi-vector attack protection, and secure connectivity services in cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions. The ASA Service Module (SM) Adaptive Security Appliance provides comprehensive security, performance, and reliability for network environments of all sizes.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 2
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 2050, 2444, 2482 |
| DRBG | 332, 341 |
| ECDSA | 411 |
| HMAC | 1247, 1524 |
| RSA | 1066, 1271 |
| SHS | 1794, 2100 |
| Triple-DES | 1321, 1520 |
Other algorithms
DES; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); HMAC-MD5; MD5; NDRNG; RC4; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-12 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2014-10-23 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2016-01-15 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
| 2016-06-29 | Update | 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: 2014-09-12, 2014-10-23, 2016-01-15, 2016-06-29