NetScaler, formerly known as Citrix ADC, is an application delivery and security platform designed to meet the federal community’s compliance and security standards, which include:
- Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS): NetScaler MPX (Level 2) and NetScaler VPX (Level 1) devices are FIPS certified and play a crucial role in handling classified government data and securing financial transactions.
- Common Criteria: NetScaler meets the requirements of the Common Criteria - NDcPP Certification, which provides assurance of NetScaler’s security and functionality.
- Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List (DoDIN APL): NetScaler is included in the DoDIN APL, signifying its compliance with the Department of Defense's security standards.
These certifications reflect NetScaler's commitment to providing secure and interoperable products to organizations in the defense, federal, state, and enterprise sectors.
FIPS certification
Government agencies, financial institutions, and other regulated sectors commonly use Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) to safeguard cryptographic modules and algorithms that protect sensitive information. FIPS-certified devices NetScaler MPX and NetScaler VPX play a vital role in managing confidential government data and securing financial transactions.
| FIPS category | Series | Supported OS | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140-2/Level-2 | NetScaler MPX 8900 Series FIPS |
12.1-FIPS (Cert. #4043) |
8905 FIPS 8910 FIPS 8920 FIPS |
| 140-2/Level-2 | NetScaler MPX 15000-50G Series FIPS |
12.1-FIPS (Cert. #4043) |
15030-50G FIPS 15040-50G FIPS 15060-50G FIPS 15080-50G FIPS 15100-50G FIPS 15120-50G FIPS |
| 140-3/Level-2 | NetScaler MPX 9100 Series FIPS |
13.1-FIPS (MIP) (in process) |
9120 FIPS 9130 FIPS 9140 FIPS 9160 FIPS 9180 FIPS 9195 FIPS |
| 140-2/Level-1 | NetScaler VPX-FIPS | 12.1-FIPS (Cert. #4098) 12.1.55 |
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| 140-3/Level-2 | NetScaler MPX 8900 Series FIPS |
13.1-FIPS | 4x10G SFP+ 6x10/100/100 8905 FIPS 8910 FIPS 8920 FIPS |
| 140-3/Level-2 | NetScaler MPX 15000-50G FIPS |
13.1-FIPS (MIP) (in process) |
4x 50G E QSFP 28 8x 10G SFP+ 15030-50G FIPS 15040-50G FIPS 15060-50G FIPS 15080-50G FIPS 15100-50G FIPS 15120-50G FIPS |
| 140-3/Level-1 | NetScaler VPX-FIPS |
13.1-FIPS (MIP) (in process) 13.1-37 |
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NetScaler VPX FIPS in public cloud
NetScaler VPX FIPS in public cloud provides a secure solution for delivering applications in highly regulated environments. It offers the performance, scalability, and security required to meet the demands of modern cloud deployments.
NetScaler VPX FIPS is available in these public cloud marketplaces:
Key benefits of NetScaler FIPS solutions
- Regulatory compliance: NetScaler FIPS devices comply with FIPS standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ensuring adherence to strict security and compliance requirements.
- Data security: NetScaler FIPS devices employ advanced encryption algorithms to safeguard data, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected from unauthorized access.
- Secure remote access: NetScaler FIPS devices provide a secure remote access solution, allowing employees to securely connect to internal networks and resources.
- Application delivery: NetScaler FIPS' robust security features help protect public customers against cyberattacks, ensuring the availability and integrity of critical applications.
- Risk mitigation: NetScaler FIPS security features help identify and address potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses, reducing the risk of security incidents and their associated costs and reputational damage.
- Scalability: NetScaler FIPS helps public sector organizations scale their infrastructure to support business growth while ensuring optimal application performance and an optimal end-user experience.
More information on NetScaler FIPS devices
- NetScaler FIPS data sheet
- NetScaler FIPS FAQs
- For more information on the supported NetScaler devices and OS versions for FIPS, see the NeScaler section of the product matrix
Common Criteria certification
The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) is responsible for the U.S. implementation of the Common Criteria, an international standard that unites over 30 member countries under the Common Criteria Recognition Agreement.
The NetScaler devices are undergoing rigorous testing against the requirements outlined in version 2.2e of the Collaborative Protection Profile (cPP) for Network Devices (abbreviated as NDcPP v2.2e), which defines a set of requirements that certified products must meet to mitigate cybersecurity threats. NDcPP v2.2e serves as a foundational standard for a wide range of network-connected high-security devices and systems. It not only fulfills internationally recognized security requirements but also provides additional benefits that extend beyond the member nations and markets of the Common Criteria framework.
Organizations seeking Common Criteria-certified products can use NetScaler to manage advanced application delivery and security requirements. They benefit from NetScaler’s advanced traffic management capabilities, integrated security functionality, and performance optimizations to address various deployment-specific use cases.
| Conformance | Series | Supported OS | Supported platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDcPP v2.2e | NetScaler VPX-FIPS |
12.1-FIPS (archived) |
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| NDcPP v2.2e | NetScaler MPX 8900 Series FIPS NetScaler MPX 15000-50G Series FIPS |
12.1-FIPS (archived) |
8905 FIPS 8910 FIPS 8920 FIPS 15030-50G FIPS 15040-50G FIPS 15060-50G FIPS 15080-50G FIPS 15100-50G FIPS 15120-50G FIPS |
| NDcPP v2.2e | NetScaler VPX-FIPS |
13.1-FIPS (in evaluation: search for NetScaler to see status) |
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| NDcPP v2.2e | NetScaler MPX 8900 Series FIPS NetScaler MPX 9100 Series FIPS NetScaler MPX 15000-50G Series FIPS |
13.1-FIPS (in evaluation) |
8905 FIPS 8910 FIPS 8920 FIPS 9120 FIPS 9130 FIPS 9140 FIPS 9160 FIPS 9180 FIPS 9195 FIPS 15030-50G FIPS 15040-50G FIPS 15060-50G FIPS 15080-50G FIPS 15100-50G FIPS 15120-50G FIPS |
DoDIN APL certification
The Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL) is a list of products that have been certified for cybersecurity and interoperability and are approved for use in the DoDIN's technology infrastructure. The DoDIN APL serves as a tool to help DoD organizations decide what equipment to buy to support their missions.
NetScaler has achieved DoDIN APL certification, which ensures that it contributes to the overall security of information systems by preventing unauthorized data access, minimizing data breaches, and improving interoperability within the DoD infrastructure.
Key NetScaler security capabilities include a web application firewall, API security, bot management, surge protection, SSL offloading, DDoS protection, and content filtering. DoDIN organizations can further secure their mission-critical applications, enhance application performance, and improve application availability by using these features.
| Certified device type | Series | Supported OS | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Tools (CST) | NetScaler MPX 8900 series |
12.1-FIPS (Certified 2231801: search for NetScaler to see details) |
8905 FIPS 8910 FIPS 8920 FIPS |
| Cybersecurity Tools (CST) | NetScaler MPX 8900 series NetScaler MPX 9100 series |
13.1-FIPS (in process) |
8905 FIPS 8910 FIPS 8920 FIPS 9120 FIPS 9130 FIPS 9140 FIPS 9160 FIPS 9180 FIPS 9195 FIPS |
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