CiscoSSL FIPS Provider
Caveat: When operated in approved mode. 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 | 5417 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-07-14 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems Inc · website |
Module description
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Initial | DEKRA Cybersecurity Certification Laboratory |
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: 2026-07-15