Cisco ASA and ISA Cryptographic Modules
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. When installed with the tamper evident seals and opacity shields, initialized and configured as specified in Section 3 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3807 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | ASA 5506-X[1][2], ASA 5506H-X[1][2], ASA 5506W-X[1][2], ASA 5508-X[1][3], ASA 5516-X[1][4], ASA 5525-X[1], ASA 5545-X[1], ASA 5555-X[1], ISA 3000-4C[1] and ISA 3000-2C2F[1] with [AIR-AP-FIPSKIT=][1], [ASA5506-FIPS-KIT=][2], [ASA5508-FIPS-KIT=][3] and [ASA5516-FIPS-KIT=][4] |
| Firmware versions | 9.12 |
Module description
The core operating system for the Cisco ASA and ISA series appliances. From a small desktop form factor, rack mounted units, to ruggedized unit offering stateful firewall with a comprehensive range of next-generation network security services.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 2050, 2444, 2472, 3301, 4905 |
| CVL | 1521 |
| DRBG | 332, 336, 819, 1735 |
| ECDSA | 1254 |
| HMAC | 1247, 1514, 2095, 3272 |
| RSA | 2678 |
| SHS | 1794, 2091, 2737, 4012 |
| Triple-DES | 1321, 1513, 1881, 2559 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1521, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-02 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2021-02-02