CiscoSSL FIPS Provider
CiscoSSL FIPS Provider, from Cisco Systems, Inc, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4891 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 operated in approved mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys)
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4891 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CiscoSSL FIPS Provider is a firmware library that provides cryptographic services to a vast array of Cisco's networking and collaboration products. The module is comprised of a single object module file called fips.so.
Security level exceptions
- Non-invasive security: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-18 | 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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2024-11-18