Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Virtual Instant-On Network (vION)
Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Virtual Instant-On Network (vION), from Palo Alto Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4768 at overall level 1. 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: Interim Validation. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in section "Secure Operation" of the Security Policy and operated in approved mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4768 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 6.1.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Virtual Instant-On Network (vION) enables the integration of a diverse set of wide area network (WAN) connection types, improves application performance and visibility, enhances security and compliance, and reduces the overall cost and complexity of your WAN.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (27)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A3564, A3566 |
| AES-CTR | A3563 |
| AES-ECB | A3563 |
| AES-GCM | A3563, A3564 |
| Counter DRBG | A3563 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3563, A3564 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3563 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3563 |
| HMAC DRBG | A3564 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A3563 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A3563 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A3564, A3566 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A3563, A3564 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A3563, A3564 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3563, A3564 |
| KDF IKEv2 | A3563 |
| KDF SNMP | A3563 |
| KDF SSH | A3563 |
| KDF TLS | A3563, A3564 |
| RSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3563 |
| RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3563 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3563, A3572 |
| SHA-1 | A3566 |
| SHA2-224 | A3563, A3564 |
| SHA2-256 | A3563, A3564 |
| SHA2-384 | A3563, A3564 |
| SHA2-512 | A3563, A3564 |
Tested configurations
- KVM on Ubuntu 20.04 running on Supermicro SYS-2049-TR with Intel Xeon Gold 6230 with PAA
- KVM on Ubuntu 20.04 running on Supermicro SYS-2049-TR with Intel Xeon Gold 6230 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2024-08-19