Cisco Catalyst 9800 (40/80) Wireless Controllers
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. This module contains the embedded module ACT2Lite validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #3637 operating in FIPS mode.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4424 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9800-40 and 9800-80 |
| Firmware versions | IOS-XE 17.3 |
Module description
The Cisco Series Wireless Controllers, are a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables system-wide services for mission-critical wireless networking in medium-sized to large enterprises and campus environments.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 2346, A877, A1462 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A877, A1462 |
| DRBG | A877, A1462 |
| ECDSA | A877, A1462 |
| HMAC | A877, A1462 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A877, A1462 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A877, A1462 |
| SHS | 2023, A877, A1462 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-25 | 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: 2023-01-25