Reference Guide

3 Module Objectives

This section describes the assurance levels for each of the areas described in the FIPS 140-2 Standard. .

3.1 Security Levels

Table 6 - Security Levels

Section Section Title Level

1 Cryptographic Module Specification 2

2 Cryptographic Module Ports and Interfaces 2

3 Roles, Services, and Authentication 2

4 Finite State Model 2

5 Physical Security 2

6 Operational Environment N/A

7 Cryptographic Key Management 2

8 EMI/EMC 2

9 Self-tests 2

10 Design Assurance 2

11 Mitigation of Other Attacks N/A

Overall Overall module validation level 2

3.2 Physical Security

The Aruba Wireless AP is a scalable, multi-processor standalone network device and is enclosed in a robust

plastic housing. The AP enclosure is resistant to probing (please note that this feature has not been

validated as part of the FIPS 140-2 validation) and is opaque within the visible spectrum. The enclosure of

the AP has been designed to satisfy FIPS 140-2 Level 2 physical security requirements.

3.2.1 Applying TELs

The Crypto Officer must apply Tamper-Evident Labels (TELs) to the AP to allow detection of the opening

of the device, and to block the serial console port (on the bottom of the device). The TELs shall be installed

for the module to operate in a FIPS Approved mode of operation. Vendor provides FIPS 140 designated

TELs which have met the physical security testing requirements for tamper evident labels under the FIPS

140-2 Standard. TELs are not endorsed by the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). Aruba

provides double the required amount of TELs with shipping and additional replacement TELs can be

obtained by calling customer support and requesting part number 4010061-01.

The Crypto Officer is responsible for securing and having control at all times of any unused tamper evident

labels. The Crypto Officer should employ TELs as follows:

 Before applying a TEL, make sure the target surfaces are clean and dry.

 Do not cut, trim, punch, or otherwise alter the TEL.

 Apply the wholly intact TEL firmly and completely to the target surfaces.