Cisco Systems 5508 Wireless LAN Controller
Cisco Systems 5508 Wireless LAN Controller, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3097 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3097 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 5508 with 5508 FIPS kit (AIR-CT5508FIPSKIT=) |
| Firmware versions | 8.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller, is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables system-wide services for mission-critical wireless networking in medium-sized to large enterprises and campus environments.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1348, 4409 |
| CVL | 1115, 1116 |
| DRBG | 1422 |
| ECDSA | 1061 |
| HMAC | 787, 2931 |
| KBKDF | 126 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2396 |
| SHS | 1230, 3635 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1115, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Certs. #1115 and #1116, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 192 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-02 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants 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: 2018-01-02