Nokia Achieves Milestone with First FIPS 140-3 Security Level 2 Certification for Layer 1 Optical Transport
ESPOO - Nokia announced a groundbreaking achievement in the field of network security with the receipt of the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-3 Security Level 2 Validation certificate for its 1830 PSS, PSI-M, and PSS-24x products. This certification marks the first FIPS 140-3 Security Level 2 validation for Layer 1 (L1) optical transport systems in the industry, setting a new benchmark for secure network operations, a press release state by Nokia.
The FIPS 140-3 standard is a crucial framework established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to ensure the protection of sensitive and valuable data within federal systems. As an incremental advancement of FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3 aligns with ISO 19790:2012 and ISO 24759:2017 specifications and includes additional NIST-mandated requirements to enhance data security.
Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), Photonic Services Interconnect – Modular (PSI-M), and PSS-24x platforms, including software, equipment controllers, management interfaces and encryptors, have achieved this significant certification, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing security standards in the industry. The certification of Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and 1830 Photonic Services Interconnect – Modular (PSI-M includes all features needed for use with Nokia’s secure and trusted Quantum-Safe Optical network encryption, featuring centralized pre-shared key distribution through Nokia’s 1830 Security Management Server (SMS).
Mike Loomis, President of Nokia Federal Solutions, said: “This achievement represents a major step forward in securing mission-critical optical networks for the U.S. federal government. Our FIPS 140-3 Security Level 2 certification demonstrates our dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions that meet the highest standards of data protection. We are proud to be the first in the industry to offer validated layer 1 optical transport ready for the quantum age.”
The FIPS 140-3 Security Level 2 certification signifies that Nokia’s optical transport products meet rigorous security requirements and are capable of safeguarding sensitive data across various sectors, including U.S. Federal data, against potential threats.
