Module Name
SonicWall Network Security Virtual Appliances
Validation Dates
09/22/2020;09/30/2020;02/25/2021
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode, installed, initialized and configured as specified in Sections 1.3.1 and 8 of the Security Policy
Security Level Exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The NSv series delivers the automated real-time breach detection and prevention organizations need by utilizing innovative deep learning technologies in the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform. This platform delivers cloud-based threat prevention and network management plus reporting and analytics for organizations of any size.
Tested Configuration(s)
- SonicOS v6.5.4 on VMware ESXi 6.5 running on Dell PowerEdge M630 with Intel Xeon E5
- SonicOS v6.5.4 on VMware ESXi 6.7 running on Dell PowerEdge R630 with Intel Xeon E5
FIPS Algorithms
AES |
Cert. #C965 |
CKG |
vendor affirmed |
CVL |
Cert. #C965 |
DRBG |
Cert. #C965 |
DSA |
Cert. #C965 |
ECDSA |
Cert. #C965 |
HMAC |
Cert. #C965 |
KTS |
AES Cert. #C965 and HMAC Cert. #C965; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength |
RSA |
Cert. #C965 |
SHS |
Cert. #C965 |
Triple-DES |
Cert. #C965 |
Allowed Algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Certs. #C965 with #C965, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Certs. #C965 with #C965, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 192 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Firmware Versions
SonicOS v6.5.4