Waveserver 5 Control Processor Module
Waveserver 5 Control Processor Module, from Ciena Corporation, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5541 at overall level 2. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-10-04. 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 11.1 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 | 5541 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-10-04 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | MultiChipEmbed |
| Vendor | Ciena Corporation · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Ciena Corporation Waveserver 5 Control Processor Module is a multi-chip embedded hardware cryptographic module. The module is a purpose-built field replaceable unit intended for operation within the Ciena Waveserver 5 chassis. Its primary function is management of the Waveserver 5 chassis, which includes one or more Waveserver 5 Encryption Modules.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, services, and authentication: Level 3
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (30)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A4855 |
| AES-CTR | A3283, A4855 |
| AES-ECB | A3283, A4855 |
| AES-GCM | A3283, A4855 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A4855 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A4855 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A4855 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A4855 |
| Hash DRBG | A4855 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A4855 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A4855 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A4855 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A4855 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A4855 |
| KAS-FFC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A4855 |
| KDF SP800-108 | A4855 |
| KDF SSH | A4855 |
| PBKDF | A4855 |
| RSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A4855 |
| RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A4855 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A4855 |
| Safe Primes Key Generation | A4855 |
| Safe Primes Key Verification | A4855 |
| SHA-1 | A4855 |
| SHA2-256 | A4855 |
| SHA2-384 | A4855 |
| SHA2-512 | A4855 |
| TDES-CBC | A4855 |
| TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627 | A4855 |
| TLS v1.3 KDF | A4855 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 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.
- 2026-10-09: first observed by this tracker, status active
- Validation dates on record: 2026-10-05