FortiSwitch Crypto Library
FortiSwitch Crypto Library, from Fortinet Technologies Inc, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5308 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-06-02. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy. No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5308 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-06-02 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Fortinet Technologies Inc · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Module is intended for use by US Federal agencies or other markets that require FIPS 140-3 validated Ethernet Switches. The Module is exclusively used in the FortiSwitch appliances.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Initial | Lightship Security, Inc. |
| 2026-06-08 | Update | Lightship Security, 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2026-06-03