Port Authority 88
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 521 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Communication Devices, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 01-03-0780 |
| Firmware versions | 2.15 |
Module description
The Port Authority 88 is designed to protect firewall/router console port access. The device was designed to overcome the weaknesses of RADIUS and TACACS+ for remote access authentication. The Port Authority 88 stores its own database of up to 150 users right on board. The Port Authority 88 supports speeds up to 115.2 Kbps and has a built in V.34 internal modem. Full Triple-DES encryption is supported.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | 297 |
| Triple-DES MAC | vendor affirmed |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-07 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
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: 2005-04-07