WildFire 9.0 WF-500
WildFire 9.0 WF-500, from Palo Alto Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3895 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and with the tamper evident seals and opacity shields installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3895 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 910-000097-00G; FIPS Kit P/N: 920-000145-00A |
| Firmware versions | 9.0.9-h1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
WildFire WF-500 identifies unknown malware, zero-day exploits, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) through dynamic analysis, and automatically disseminates protection in near real-time to help security teams meet the challenge of advanced cyber-attacks.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (12)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C1005 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | C1005 |
| DRBG | C1005 |
| DSA | C1005 |
| ECDSA | C1005 |
| HMAC | C1005 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2670 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | C1005 |
| SHS | C1005 |
Allowed algorithms
MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-15 | 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: 2021-04-15, 2022-07-05