PAN-OS 9.0 VM-Series
PAN-OS 9.0 VM-Series, from Palo Alto Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3888 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 | 3888 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 9.0.9-h1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Palo Alto Networks 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 (12)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C999 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | C999 |
| DRBG | C999 |
| DSA | C999 |
| ECDSA | C999 |
| HMAC | C999 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2669 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | C999 |
| SHS | C999 |
Allowed algorithms
MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- KVM on CentOS 7.5 running on a Dell Power Edge R730 with Intel Xeon E5-2630 CPU
- Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 r2 running on a Dell PowerEdge R730 with Intel Xeon E5-2640 CPU (single user mode)
- VMware ESXi v6.5 running on a Dell PowerEdge R730 with Intel Xeon E5-2640 CPU
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-09 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2022-07-05 | 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: 2021-04-09, 2022-07-05