Firepower Management Center Virtual VMware Cryptographic Module
Firepower Management Center Virtual VMware Cryptographic Module, from Cisco Systems, Inc, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5386 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-06-16. 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 Life-Cycle Assurance of the Security Policy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys). 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 | 5386 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-06-16 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Cisco FMCv Module provides complete and unified management over firewalls, application control, intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and advanced malware protection. Delivering in-depth analysis, streamlined security management across the network and cloud, and accelerated incident investigation and response, working across Cisco and third-party technologies.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2026-07-09