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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #5421

Details

Module Name
Firepower Next-Generation IPS Virtual VMware Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
7/21/2029
Overall Level
1
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
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical security: N/A
  • Non-invasive security: N/A
  • Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
MultiChipStand
Description
The virtualized offering of the Cisco FirePOWER next-generation IPS (NGIPS) solution providing the Industry-leading threat protection. Real-time contextual awareness. Full-stack visibility. Intelligent security automation. This virtualized highly effective intrusion prevention system provides reliable performance and a low total cost of ownership. Threat protection can be expanded with optional subscription licenses to provide Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), application visibility and control, and URL filtering capabilities.
Approved Algorithms
AES-CBC
AES-CBC
AES-GCM
AES-GCM
Counter DRBG
Counter DRBG
ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4)
ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4)
ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4)
ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4)
ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4)
ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4)
HMAC-SHA-1
HMAC-SHA-1
HMAC-SHA2-256
HMAC-SHA2-256
HMAC-SHA2-384
HMAC-SHA2-384
HMAC-SHA2-512
HMAC-SHA2-512
KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3
KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3
KAS-FFC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3
KAS-FFC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3
KDF SSH
KDF SSH
RSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4)
RSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4)
RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4)
RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4)
RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4)
RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4)
Safe Primes Key Generation
Safe Primes Key Generation
SHA-1
SHA-1
SHA2-256
SHA2-256
SHA2-384
SHA2-384
SHA2-512
SHA2-512
TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627
TLS v1.2 KDF RFC7627

Vendor

Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

Global Certification Team
[email protected]
Phone: 800-553-6387

Validation History

Date Type Lab
7/16/2026 Initial Gossamer Security Solutions