Port Authority 88
Port Authority 88, from Communication Devices, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #521 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.
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
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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 (2)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| 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