Virtual SmartZone (vSZ) WLAN Controller
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3772 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Ruckus Wireless, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 5.1.1.3 |
Module description
The Ruckus Virtual SmartZone (vSZ-E and vSZ-H hosted on a physical device) is an NFV-based WLAN controller for service providers and enterprises ready to elevate their WLAN deployment to the next level of flexibility, resiliency, and scale.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 5098, C814 |
| CVL | C815 |
| DRBG | 1904 |
| DSA | C815 |
| ECDSA | 1323 |
| HMAC | 3400, C814 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2760 |
| SHS | 4146, C814 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C815 with CVL Cert. #C815, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C815 with CVL Cert. #C815, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 192 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C815 with CVL Cert. #C815, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 192 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C815 with CVL Cert. #C815, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- CentOS 6.8 on VMware ESXi v6.5.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 CPU with PAA
- CentOS 6.8 on VMware ESXi v6.5.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 CPU without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-16 | Initial | 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: 2020-12-16