Palo Alto Networks VM-Series
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, from Palo Alto Networks, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2800 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2800 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks · website |
| Software versions | 7.1.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The VM-Series allows you to protect your applications and data from cyber threats with our next-generation firewall security and advanced threat prevention features.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4019 |
| CVL | 843, 844, 845, 846 |
| DRBG | 1197 |
| ECDSA | 895 |
| HMAC | 2621 |
| KAS | vendor affirmed |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2062 |
| SHS | 3315 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- CentOS 6.5 - KVM running on a Dell Power Edge R620
- Citrix XenServer 6.1.0 running on a Citrix NetScaler SDX 11500 (single-user mode)
- VMware ESXi 5.5 running on a Dell PowerEdge R730
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-30 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2018-01-11 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2018-02-13 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2020-02-21 | Update | UL 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: 2016-11-30, 2018-01-11, 2018-02-13, 2020-02-21