CiscoSSL FIPS Provider
CiscoSSL FIPS Provider, from Cisco Systems, Inc, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5430 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-11-17. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
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 | 5430 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-11-17 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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: 2026-07-21