SonicWall Network Security Virtual Appliances
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4262 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | SonicWall, Inc. · website |
| Firmware versions | SonicOSX 7.0 |
Module description
The NSv series delivers the automated real-time breach detection and prevention organizations need by utilizing innovative deep learning technologies in the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform. This platform delivers cloud-based threat prevention and network management plus reporting and analytics for organizations of any size.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | C2143 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | C2143 |
| DRBG | C2143 |
| DSA | C2143 |
| ECDSA | C2143 |
| HMAC | C2143 |
| KAS-SSC | vendor affirmed |
| KTS | |
| RSA | C2143 |
| SHS | C2143 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- SonicOSX 7.0 on VMware ESXi 6.7 running on Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 (Cascade Lake)
- SonicOSX 7.0 on VMware ESXi 7.0 running on Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 (Cascade Lake)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-08 | 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: 2022-07-08