Cisco 8200 Series Routers
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 3 of the Security Policy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4082 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 8201-SYS and 8202-SYS |
| Firmware versions | IOS-XR 7.0 |
Module description
The Cisco 8200 Series is a family of routing platforms including fixed and modular chassis. The platform offers high port density, high performance forwarding, low jitter and the lowest power consumption per Gigabits/sec at a very cost-effective price point. The routers meet FIPS 140-2 overall Level 1 requirements as multi-chip standalone modules. The modules include cryptographic algorithms implemented in IOS-XR software.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 2
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A388 |
| CVL | A388 |
| DRBG | A388 |
| ECDSA | A388 |
| HMAC | A388 |
| KAS-SSC | vendor affirmed |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A388, C2139 |
| SHS | A388, C2139 |
| Triple-DES | A388 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-30 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2021-11-30