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Instant-On Networks (ION) devices ION 1000, ION 2000, ION 3000, ION 7000, and ION 9000

FIPS 140-2 certificate #4274 · Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · data as of 2026-10-21

Instant-On Networks (ION) devices ION 1000, ION 2000, ION 3000, ION 7000, and ION 9000, from Palo Alto Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4274 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.

Historical. Does not comply with SP 800-56Arev3. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode

Certificate

Certificate number4274
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorPalo Alto Networks, Inc. · website
Hardware versionsION 1000, ION 2000, ION 3000, ION 7000, and ION 9000
Firmware versions5.5.1

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The CloudGenix Instant-On Network (ION) family of hardware and software devices enable integration of heterogeneous WAN links, confident integration of the cloud, improved application performance and visibility, and reduce overall cost and complexity of customers' WAN.

Security level exceptions

  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (9)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AESC1926, C1927, C1944, C1994
CVLC1927, C1994
DRBGC1927, C1994
ECDSAC1994
HMACC1926, C1927, C1944, C1994
KTS
RSAC1927, C1994
SHSC1926, C1927, C1944, C1994
Triple-DESC1926, C1994

Allowed algorithms

Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C1994, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 201 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C1994 with CVL Cert. #C1994, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C1927 with CVL Cert. #C1927, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG

Tested configurations

  • N/A

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2022-07-26InitialADVANCED DATA 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 historical
  • Validation dates on record: 2022-07-26

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