Polycom, Inc.
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s
(Firmware version: 8.5.0.2)
FIPS 140-2
Non-Proprietary Security Policy
Level 1 Validation
Document Version 1.0
Prepared for:
Prepared by:
Polycom, Inc.
4750 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588-2708
Phone: 1.800.POLYCOM
Fax: (925) 924-6100
Corsec Security, Inc.
10340 Democracy Lane, Suite 201
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 267-6050
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Table of Contents
0
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................5
0.1
0.2
0.3
PURPOSE.........................................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................................5
DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION ...........................................................................................................................5
1
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, AND VSX 7000S.............................................................................................................6
1.1
OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................................6
MODULE SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................6
MODULE INTERFACES ....................................................................................................................................8
ROLES AND SERVICES...................................................................................................................................16
Crypto-Officer Role .............................................................................................................................16
User Role .............................................................................................................................................16
Authentication......................................................................................................................................17
PHYSICAL SECURITY ....................................................................................................................................17
OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT......................................................................................................................17
CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEY MANAGEMENT..........................................................................................................17
Key Generation....................................................................................................................................18
Key Input/Output .................................................................................................................................18
Key Storage..........................................................................................................................................19
Key Zeroization....................................................................................................................................19
SELF-TESTS ..................................................................................................................................................19
DESIGN ASSURANCE.....................................................................................................................................19
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.8
1.9
2
3
SECURE OPERATION....................................................................................................................................20
2.1
CRYPTO-OFFICER GUIDANCE .......................................................................................................................20
Initialization.........................................................................................................................................20
Management ........................................................................................................................................20
USER GUIDANCE ..........................................................................................................................................21
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.2
ACRONYMS......................................................................................................................................................23
Table of Figures
FIGURE 1 - VSX 3000.....................................................................................................................................................6
FIGURE 2 - VSX 5000.....................................................................................................................................................7
FIGURE 3 - VSX 7000S...................................................................................................................................................7
FIGURE 4 - VSX 7000E...................................................................................................................................................7
FIGURE 5 - VSX 8000.....................................................................................................................................................8
FIGURE 6 - VSX 3000 CONNECTOR PANEL ....................................................................................................................9
FIGURE 7 - VSX 5000 BACK PANEL .............................................................................................................................10
FIGURE 8 - VSX 7000E BACK PANEL ...........................................................................................................................12
FIGURE 9 - VSX 7000S BACK PANEL ...........................................................................................................................13
FIGURE 10 - VSX 8000 BACK PANEL ...........................................................................................................................15
Table of Tables
TABLE 1 - SECURITY LEVEL PER FIPS 140-2 SECTION...................................................................................................8
TABLE 2 - MAPPING OF FIPS 140-2 LOGICAL INTERFACES TO VSX 3000, VSX 5000, AND VSX 7000S INTERFACES ...9
TABLE 3 - MAPPING OF FIPS 140-2 LOGICAL INTERFACES TO VSX 5000 INTERFACES................................................10
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TABLE 4 - MAPPING OF FIPS 140-2 LOGICAL INTERFACES TO VSX 7000E INTERFACES..............................................12
TABLE 5 - MAPPING OF FIPS 140-2 LOGICAL INTERFACES TO VSX 7000S INTERFACES..............................................13
TABLE 6 - MAPPING OF FIPS 140-2 LOGICAL INTERFACES TO VSX 8000 INTERFACES................................................15
TABLE 7 - MAPPING OF CRYPTO-OFFICER’S SERVICES TO INPUTS, OUTPUTS, CRITICAL SECURITY PARAMETERS
(CSPS), AND ACCESS CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................16
TABLE 8 - MAPPING OF USER’S SERVICES TO INPUTS, OUTPUTS, CSPS AND ACCESS CONTROL .................................16
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TABLE 9 - LIST OF CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEYS, CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEY COMPONENTS, AND CSPS .....................................17
TABLE 10 - LED/POWER BUTTON LIGHT DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................21
TABLE 11 - BRI NETWORK INTERFACE LEDS..............................................................................................................22
TABLE 12 - PRI NETWORK INTERFACE LEDS ..............................................................................................................22
TABLE 13 - V.35/RS-449/RS-530 NETWORK INTERFACE LEDS ..................................................................................22
TABLE 14 - ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................................23
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0 Introduction
0.1 Purpose
This is a non-proprietary Cryptographic Module Security Policy for the VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s
from Polycom, Inc.. This Security Policy describes how the VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s meet the
security requirements of FIPS 140-2 and how to run the module in a secure FIPS 140-2 mode. This policy was
prepared as part of the Level 1 FIPS 140-2 validation of the module.
FIPS 140-2 (Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 140-2 – Security Requirements for
Cryptographic Modules) details the U.S. Government requirements for cryptographic modules. More information
about the FIPS 140-2 standard and validation program is available on the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) website at: http://csrc.nist.gov/cryptval/
The VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s are referred to in this document as the VSX systems, the hardware
modules, the cryptographic modules, or the modules.
0.2 References
This document deals only with operations and capabilities of the module in the technical terms of a FIPS 140-2
cryptographic module security policy. More information is available on the module from the following sources:
•
•
The Polycom website (http://polycom.com) contains information on the full line of products from Polycom.
The CMVP website (http://csrc.nist.gov/cryptval/) contains contact information for answers to technical or
sales-related questions for the module.
0.3 Document Organization
The Security Policy document is one document in a FIPS 140-2 Submission Package. In addition to this document,
the Submission Package contains:
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•
•
Vendor Evidence document
Finite State Machine
Other supporting documentation as additional references
This Security Policy and the other validation submission documentation were produced by Corsec Security, Inc.
under contract to Polycom. With the exception of this Non-Proprietary Security Policy, the FIPS 140-2 Validation
Documentation is proprietary to Polycom and is releasable only under appropriate non-disclosure agreements. For
access to these documents, please contact Polycom.
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1 VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s
1.1 Overview
Founded in 1990, Polycom is the only company delivering end-to-end rich media collaborative applications for
voice, video, data and the web. Polycom has a wide range of products from desktop and mobile personal systems to
room systems to the network core. Polycom’s full range of high-quality voice and video communications endpoints,
video management software, web conferencing software, and multipoint conferencing enable organizations of all
sizes to increase productivity and agility. Polycom delivers business value by cutting costs, simplifying system
management, fostering real time collaboration and decision making, and improving relationships with employees,
customers and partners.
The Polycom VSX products are state of the art video-conferencing nodes. These systems provide video-
conferencing facilities using all the popular telecommunication protocols such as H.320 H.323, and Session
Initiation Protocol (SIP) and include support of Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Primary rate and Basic
rate as well as serial interfaces for V.35, RS-499 and RS-530.
1.2 Module Specifications
The VSX systems feature a variety of models ranging from desktop systems (VSX 3000) to set top appliance
systems (VSX 5000, VSX 7000s) to rack mounted systems (VSX 7000e, VSX 8000). All of the models provide
top-performance video processing and feature high-performance BSP-15 processors from Equator with 128 MB
SDRAM.
The VSX 3000 is an all-in-one desktop system that includes built-in camera, LCD screen, speakers, and
microphone. This model interfaces with an Internet Protocol (IP) network with LAN cable and to ISDN S/T lines
with BRI cables, and includes a separate power supply connector. The VSX 3000 is pictured below:
Figure 1 - VSX 3000
The VSX 5000 is an entry-level compact set-top system with built in camera as shown below in Figure 2. The VSX
5000 supports an external microphone for audio input, and can be connected to an IP network with a LAN cable. A
monitor either VGA or NTSC/PAL can be connected to the VSX 5000 using the supplied audio/video cables, and a
separate power cable connects the device to its power supply.
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Figure 2 - VSX 5000
The VSX 7000s is another set-top appliance which provides for a mechanical pan, tilt, zoom camera. The VSX
7000s supports H.323 networks with a internal NIC support 10/100mbps.. The VSX 7000 supports a subwoofer into
which the optional Network Interface Card to support ISDN, V.35, RS-499 or RS-530 interfaces. . The VSX 7000s
uses an external microphone array and has an internal audio reproduction system. The VSX 7000s is standard with
dual video display output support and can support VGA, S-video or composite as the main monitor and the same
options for the 2nd monitor when the main monitor is not VGA.
Figure 3 - VSX 7000s
The VSX 7000e and VSX 8000 models are rack-mounted systems as depicted in Figure 4 and Figure 5 below. The
VSX 7000e is a video component system designed for medium-sized conferencing rooms, while the VSX 8000
system is a compact component system for custom integrators. These models support connections with monitors the
same as the VSX 7000s and third-party cameras through standard S-video interfaces. The VSX 7000e and VSX
8000 models provide connections for external audio input and output, LAN ports, telephone jacks, and power
supplies. There is an internal slot in the chassis to support ISDN, V.35, RS-499 or RS-530 interfaces.
Figure 4 - VSX 7000e
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Figure 5 - VSX 8000
Per FIPS PUB 140-2, the VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s are classified as multi-chip standalone
cryptographic modules and validated at the following FIPS 140-2 Section levels:
Table 1 - Security Level Per FIPS 140-2 Section
Section
Section Title
Cryptographic Module Specification
Cryptographic Module Ports and Interfaces
Roles, Services, and Authentication
Finite State Model
Level
1
2
1
1
3
1
4
1
5
Physical Security
1
6
Operational Environment
Cryptographic Key Management
EMI/EMC
N/A
1
7
8
1
9
Self-tests
1
10
11
Design Assurance
1
Mitigation of Other Attacks
N/A
1.3 Module Interfaces
The VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s are multi-chip standalone modules that meet overall level 1 FIPS 140-2
requirements. The cryptographic boundaries of the VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s are defined by the hard
plastic or metal covers that include all the hardware and software components as shown in figures Figure 1 through
Figure 5.
Ports and interfaces on the module can be categorized as the following FIPS 140-2 logical interfaces:
•
•
•
•
Data Input Interface
Data Output Interface
Control Input interface
Status Output Interface
Ports and interfaces of the VSX 3000 system are shown in Figure 6 below. The ports on the module’s connector
panel are listed below, and mapped to logical interfaces in Table 2 below.
•
•
•
•
BRI connectors – For ISDN calls
Stereo connector – For headphones or desktop speakers
Composite video connector – Video input to the system from camera or VCR/DVD
Audio connector – Audio input to the system from VCR/DVD
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•
•
•
LAN connector – For IP calls, VSX Web, and remote management
Power connector – For power supply
Power switch for the codec – (one of three)
VGA connector – For Personal Computer (PC) to use system as a computer monitor and for passing the
video image from the VGA input connector to a display device
•
•
•
•
•
•
LCD Screen – Screen for video conferencing
IR Sensor – Input from IR sensor
Speaker – Built-in speaker
Camera – Input for video conferencing
Microphone – Built-in microphone
LED – LEDs indicate system status
Figure 6 - VSX 3000 Connector Panel
The VSX 3000 physical interfaces are located under the system as depicted in Section 2 of the Administrator’s
Guide for the VSX Series, which lists on page one and two the connection cables required for the system. The
following table maps VSX 3000 interfaces with FIPS 140-2 logical interfaces:
Table 2 - Mapping of FIPS 140-2 Logical Interfaces to VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s Interfaces
FIPS 140-2 Logical Interface
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s Port/Interface
Data Input
BRI connectors, Composite video connector, LAN connector, VGA connector, Audio
Connector, Microphone, Camera
Data Output
Control Input
Status Output
Power
BRI connectors, Stereo connector, LAN connector, LCD Screen, Speaker
LAN connector, IR Sensor, Power switch
LAN connector, LCD Screen, LEDs
Power connector
The following is the list of ports and interfaces of the VSX 5000 system and Figure 7 below shows the ports on
module’s back panel.
•
Power connector – For power supply
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
LAN connector – For IP calls, VSX Web, and remote management
Conference link connector – For microphone pod, SoundStation VTX 1000, or Visual Concert VSX
VGA connector – VGA connector for input and passes the video image for monitor or projector
VCR/DVD inputs – For VCR/DVD to play content into calls
Power switch – To power up or down the device
Audio connectors – For main monitor audio, or for external speaker system
S-Video Connector – S-Video output for monitor
Serial port – RS-232 port for RS-232 device
IR Sensor – Input from IR sensor
Speaker – Built-in speaker
Camera – Input for video conferencing
LED – LEDs indicate system status
Figure 7 - VSX 5000 Back Panel
Section 1 of the Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series lists the connection cables required for the system. The
Following table maps VSX 5000 interfaces with FIPS 140-2 logical interfaces.
Table 3 - Mapping of FIPS 140-2 Logical Interfaces to VSX 5000 Interfaces
FIPS 140-2 Logical Interface
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s Port/Interface
Data Input
LAN connector, VGA connector, VCR/DVD inputs, Conference link
connector, Serial Port, Camera
Data Output
Control Input
Status Output
LAN connector, VGA connector, Audio connectors, S-Video Connector, Serial
Port, Conference link connector, Speaker
Conference link connector, LAN connector, Serial Port, IR Sensor, Power
switch
VGA connector, S-Video connector, LAN connector, Serial Port, Conference
link connector, LEDs
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FIPS 140-2 Logical Interface
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s Port/Interface
Power connector
Power
The following is the list of ports and interfaces for the VSX 7000e system and Figure 8 below shows the ports on
module’s back panel.
•
Network interface bay – For network interface module (for BRI, PRI, and V.35/RS-449/RS-530
connection)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
VCR/DVD connector – Play VCR/DVD content into calls or record the calls to VCR/DVD
Audio connector – Input to system from ImageShare II and computer, or outputs to external speaker
Serial ports – RS-232 port for touch panel, camera control, or other RS-232 devices
S-Video connector – Input to system from camera or output for S-Video monitor
Analog phone connector – For analog phone line
Camera 1 control connector – For camera 1 PTZ control
VGA connector – Input to system for ImageShare II and computer VGA, or outputs to VGA monitor and
projector
•
•
•
•
•
•
LAN connector – For IP calls, VSX Web, and remote management
Conference link connector – For microphone pod, SoundStation VTX 1000, or Visual Concert VSX
IR Sensor – Input from IR sensor
Power button – Controls power and provides system status
LED – LEDs indicate system status
Power connector – For power cord
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Figure 8 - VSX 7000e Back Panel
Section 1 of the Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series lists the connection cables required for the VSX 7000e
system. The following table maps VSX 7000e interfaces with FIPS 140-2 logical interfaces.
Table 4 - Mapping of FIPS 140-2 Logical Interfaces to VSX 7000e Interfaces
FIPS 140-2 Logical Interface
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000se Port/Interface
Data Input
Network interface bay, VCR/DVD connector, Audio connector, Serial ports, S-Video
connector, Analog phone connector, VGA connector, LAN connector, Conference link
connector
Data Output
Network interface bay, VCR/DVD connector, Audio connector, Serial ports, S-Video
connector, Analog phone connector, VGA connector, LAN connector, Conference link
connector
Control Input
Status Output
Power
Network interface bay, Serial ports, Camera 1 control connector, LAN connector,
Conference link connector, IR Sensor, Power button
Network interface bay, Serial ports, LAN connector, Conference link connector, Power
button, LEDs
Power connector
The following list provides the ports and interfaces of the VSX 7000s system and Figure 9 below shows the ports on
module’s back panel.
•
Power connector – Houses power for subwoofer and optional network interface module (for BRI, PRI, and
V.35/RS-449/RS-530 connection)
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
LAN connector – For IP calls, VSX Web, and remote management
Conference link connector – For microphone pod, SoundStation VTX 1000, or Visual concert VSX
VGA connector – Output from system for VGA monitor or projector
VCR/DVD connector – Play VCR/DVD connect into calls or record call content
Power switch
S-Video connector – Input from camera or output to S-Video monitor
Audio connector – Output from system for external speaker system
Serial RS-232 port – RS-232 port for touch panel, camera control, or other RS-232 device
IR Sensor – Input from IR sensor
Speaker – Built-in speaker
Camera – Input for video conferencing
LED – LEDs indicate system status
Figure 9 - VSX 7000s Back Panel
Section 1 of the Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series lists the connection cables required for the system. The
following table maps VSX 7000s interfaces with FIPS 140-2 logical interfaces.
Table 5 - Mapping of FIPS 140-2 Logical Interfaces to VSX 7000s Interfaces
FIPS 140-2 Logical Interface
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000ss Port/Interface
Data Input
LAN connector, Conference link connector, VCR/DVD connector, Serial port, S-Video
connector, Camera
Data Output
LAN connector, VGA connector, VCR/DVD connector, S-Video connector, Audio
connector, Serial port, Conference link connector, Speaker
Control Input
Status Output
Power
LAN connector, Serial port, Conference link connector, IR Sensor, Power switch
LAN connector, VGA connector, Serial port, Conference link connector, LEDs
Power connector
The following is the list of ports and interfaces of the VSX 8000 system and Figure 10 below shows the ports on
module’s connector panel.
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•
Network interface bay – For network interface module (for BRI, PRI, and V.35/RS-449/RS-530
connection)
Balanced Audio connector – Input for mixed or powerful microphones or output for external audio
equipment
•
•
•
•
•
•
VCR/DVD connector – Play VCR/DVD content into calls or record the calls to VCR/DVD
Serial ports – RS-232 port for touch panel, camera control, or other RS-232 device
Monitor 1Y and C – output for main monitor
S-Video connector – Input to system from camera or output for S-Video monitor
Audio connector –Output to external speaker
VGA connector – Input to system for ImageShare II and computer VGA, or outputs to VGA monitor and
projector
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
LAN connector – For IP calls, VSX Web, and remote management
Conference link connector – For microphone pod, SoundStation VTX 1000, or Visual Concert VSX
IR Sensor – Input from external IR sensor
Analog phone connector – For analog phone line
Camera 1 control connector – For camera 1 PTZ control
Camera 1Y and C – Input from main camera
IR Sensor – Input from IR sensor
Power button – Controls power and provides system status
LED – LEDs indicate system status
Power connector – For power cord
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Figure 10 - VSX 8000 Back Panel
Section 1 of the Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series lists the connection cables required for the system. The
following table maps VSX 8000 interfaces with FIPS 140-2 logical interfaces.
Table 6 - Mapping of FIPS 140-2 Logical Interfaces to VSX 8000 Interfaces
FIPS 140-2 Logical Interface
VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s Port/Interface
Data Input
Network interface bay, Balanaced Audio connector, VCR/DVD connector, Serial port, S-Video
connector, VGA connector, LAN connector, Conference link connector, Analog phone
connector, Camera 1Y and C
Data Output
Network interface bay, Balanaced Audio connector, VCR/DVD connector, Serial port, Monitor
1Y and C, S-Video connector, Audio connector, VGA connector, LAN connector, Analog
phone connector, Conference link connector
Control Input
Serial port, LAN connector, IR Sensor, Camera 1 control connector, Conference link
connector, IR Sensor, Power switch
Status Output
Power
Serial port, LAN connector, Conference link connector, Power button, LEDs
Power connector
Please see User Guidance section of this document for list LEDs and description of their behavior.
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1.4 Roles and Services
The modules support two authorized roles (as required by FIPS 140-2) that operators may assume: a Crypto Officer
role and User role.
1.4.1 Crypto-Officer Role
The Crypto-Officer (CO) installs and uninstalls the cryptographic module. Also, the CO is responsible for
monitoring and configuring the modules and call settings.
The Crypto-Officer can manage the VSX modules over a Transport Layer Security (TLS) v1 session through a web
interface. Through this interface, the Crypto-Officer is able to configure the device and setup a call, change secure
mode of operation, monitor current status and perform virtually all of the management of the module. Configuration
of the modules and viewing of status can be performed with a Command Line Interface (CLI) over the local serial
port or remotely via Telnet over TLS. All the management and configuration capabilities are available via the
VSX’s web interface are also available via secure telnet over TLS. The telnet interface includes additional debug
commands that are not available over the web. The Crypto-Officer has access to the following services:
Table 7 - Mapping of Crypto-Officer’s Services to Inputs, Outputs, Critical Security Parameters (CSPs), and Access
Control
Service
Description
Input
Output
CSP and Access Control
Install
Assemble the systems
and setup network
configurations
Command
Result of installation
None
Uninstall
Disassemble the VSX
system
Perform the self-test
on demand
Monitor meeting
rooms in or out of a
call using the Web
Director feature in
VSX Web.
Command
Command
Command
Uninstalled module
Status output
None
None
Run Self-Test
Room monitoring
Status output
x.509 certificate – Read
Session key –Read/Write
CO password – Read
Remote diagnostics
Call Detail Reports
System configuration
Identify and correct
issues that affect the
user’s experience via
VSX Web interface.
Access the system’s
call history using local
or remote management
interface.
Run the system setup
wizard locally or
remotely to get the
system up and running.
Command
Command
Command
Status output
x.509 certificate – Read
Session key –Read/Write
CO password – Read
Modules’ settings and
status output
x.509 certificate – Read
Session key –Read/Write
CO password – Read
Modules’ settings and
status output
x.509 certificate – Read
Session key –Read/Write
CO password – Read
1.4.2 User Role
Users access teleconferencing services via the LAN port (for IP calls) or the Network Interface Bay port (ISDN
calls). Services provided for Users are given below in Table 8.
Table 8 - Mapping of User’s Services to Inputs, Outputs, CSPs, and Access Control
Service
Description
Input
Output
CSP
and
Access
Control
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Service
Description
Input
Output
CSP
and
Access
Control
Secured call on IP Placing secured call on Command and calling Connection established Diffie-Hellman
key
network
IP network via LAN information
port
pairs – Read
IP Encryption Key –
Read/Write
Secured call on ISDN
Placing secured call on Command and calling Connection established Diffie-Hellman
key
ISDN via BRI/PRI information
port
pairs – Read
ISDN Encryption Key
– Read/Write
1.4.3 Authentication
The modules were not tested for role-based or identity-based authentication requirement as level 1 modules.
However, the modules authenticate Crypto-Officer with x.509 certificate during TLS handshake. The users do not
authenticate themselves to the module.
1.5 Physical Security
The VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s are multi-chip standalone cryptographic modules. The modules’
hardware is composed of production-grade components and the modules are entirely enclosed in solid metal cases.
These cases enclose all of the modules’ internal components and serve as the cryptographic boundaries for the
modules.
The VSX systems were tested and found conformant to the Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMI/EMC) requirements specified by 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15, Subpart B,
Unintentional Radiators, Digital Devices, Class A (i.e., for business use).
1.6 Operational Environment
The operational environment requirements do not apply to the VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s. The modules
do not provide a general purpose Operating System (OS) and only allow the updating of image components after
checking a Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) signature on new software images.
1.7 Cryptographic Key Management
The VSX modules implement the following FIPS-approved algorithms:
•
•
•
•
•
AES (CBC, OFB) - key sizes 128, 192, 256 (Cert #431)
FIPS 186-2 Appendix 3.1 PRNG (Cert #224)
Secure Hashing Algorithm (SHA-1) – Byte oriented (Cert #501)
TDES (CBC) 1, 2, 3 keying options (Cert #460)
DSA (verify) 1024 bits (Cert #178)
Additionally, the module utilizes the following non-FIPS-approved algorithm implementation:
•
•
•
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement, key establishment methodology provides 80-bits of encryption strength)
RSA (key wrapping, key establishment methodology provides 80-bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Random Number Generator (RNG) – for seeding the FIPS-approved deterministic RNG
The module supports the following critical security parameters:
Table 9 - List of Cryptographic Keys, Cryptographic Key Components, and CSPs
Key
Key Type
Generation /
Input
Output
Storage
Zeroization
Use
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Key
Key Type
Generation /
Input
Output
Output in
Storage
Zeroization
Use
x.509 certificate 1024 bits RSA Generated
Stored in Flash Erasing the flash Authenticates the
(RSA Public
key)
public key
externally, input plaintext
in plaintext
in plaintext
image
module during
TLS handshake
RSA Private key 1024 bits RSA Generated
Never exits the Stored in Flash Erasing the flash Authenticates the
private key
externally, input module
in plaintext
in plaintext
image
module during
TLS handshake
Diffie-Hellman 1024 bits
Generated
internally
Output in
plaintext
Stored in
volatile
memory
Zerorized on
reboot.
Establishes a
public key
public key
session key (IP or
ISDN Encryption
Key) during
H.323 negotiation
Diffie-Hellman 1024 bits
private key private key
Generated
internally
Never exits the Stored in
Zerorized on
reboot.
Establishes a
module
volatile
session key (IP or
ISDN Encryption
Key) during
memory
H.323 negotiation
Integrity Check 1024 bits DSA Generated
Never exits the Stored in Flash Erasing the flash Checks integrity
Key
Public key
externally,
inputted in
plaintext
module
in plaintext
image
of the software at
power-up of the
module
Session Key
192 bits TDES Generated
CBC key
Exits in
Held in volatile Zerorized on
reboot.
Encrypts TLS
traffic
internally during encrypted form memory in
TLS handshake
(RSA key
transport)
plaintext.
IP Encryption
Key
128 bits AES Generated
CBC key internally during module
Never exits the Held in volatile Zerorized on
Encrypts IP calls
memory in
plaintext.
reboot.
Diffie-Hellman
key agreement
ISDN
128, 192, 256 Generated
Never exits the Held in volatile Zerorized on
Encrypts ISDN
calls
Encryption Key bits AES OFB internally during module
memory in
plaintext.
reboot.
keys
Diffie-Hellman
key agreement
PRNG seed
20 bytes of
seed value
Internally
generated
Never exits the Held in volatile Zerorized on
Produce FIPS
approved random
number
module
memory only in reboot
plaintext.
1.7.1 Key Generation
The modules generate symmetric keys and FIPS-approved PRNG seeds internally. The symmetric keys (Session
Key, IP Encryption Key, and ISDN Encryption Key) and Diffie-Hellman key pair are generated using a FIPS-
approved 186-2 Appendix 3.1 algorithm. Twenty bytes of hardware generated noise is used to create a PRNG seed,
and RSA key pair is generated externally and input into the module in plaintext.
1.7.2 Key Input/Output
Rivest, Shamir, Adleman (RSA) key pair is generated externally and input to the modules in plaintext. The RSA
private key and DH private key never exit the module, while the public keys are output in plaintext. The Session key
exits the module in encrypted form during TLS handshakes (protected within RSA key transport). The IP Encryption
Key and ISDN Encryption Key are never output from the module. Other CSPs and keys, such as the Integrity Check
Key and PRNG seed are never output from the modules.
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1.7.3 Key Storage
The RSA public/private key pair and Integrity Check Key are stored in the modules’ flash drives in plaintext form.
The Session Key, IP Encryption Key, ISDN Encryption Key, DH public/private key pair, and PRNG seed are held
in volatile memory in plaintext.
1.7.4 Key Zeroization
The RSA key pair is zeroized by overwriting the flash image. The Session Key, IP Encryption Key, ISDN
Encryption Key, Diffie-Hellman (DH) private/public key pair and PRNG seed are available only temporarily in
volatile memory during video calls. These ephemeral keys and CSP are zeroized after the session is closed or
whenever power is cycled.
1.8 Self-Tests
The VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s perform the following self-tests at power-up:
•
•
Software integrity check using a DSA signature verification
Known Answer Tests (KATs)
o
o
o
o
AES Known Answer Test (KAT)
Triple-DES KAT
RSA pairwise consistency check
FIPS 186-2 Appendix 3.1 PRNG KAT
The cryptographic modules also perform the following conditional self-tests:
•
•
Continuous RNG for FIPS 186-2 PRNG
Continuous RNG for non-approved RNG for entropy gathering
If any of the power-up self-test fails, the modules log the failure, and notification is provided to Crypto Officers
through serial traces. Security relevant module functionality is not provided until all self-tests are passed.
In case a self-test fails, the logged trace indicates which self-test failed, and the modules display a warning message
indicating the required reboot for the system. Since these messages are not available through the Secure Telnet
interface before all self-tests have passed, the messages are echoed to any connected monitor screen.
1.9 Design Assurance
Polycom uses automated Configuration Management (CM) of their source code modules, organizing source code
into separate version-controlled depots. Polycom uses Accurev’s TimeSafe® Configuration Management System to
perform automated source code control. Additionally, Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS) version 6.0 is used to
provide configuration management for the module’s FIPS documentation. This CM software and Polycom’s
process provides access control, versioning, and logging for all module source code and documentation.
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2 Secure Operation
The VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 7000s meet Level 1 requirements for FIPS 140-2. The sections below describe
how to place and keep the module in FIPS-approved mode of operation.
2.1 Crypto-Officer Guidance
The Crypto-Officer is responsible for initialization and security-relevant configuration and management of the
module through the web management interface, serial port from a non networked PC, or secure Telnet over TLS.
Please see Polycom’s Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series for more information on setting up, configuring and
maintaining the modules.
2.1.1 Initialization
The Crypto-Officer is responsible for putting the modules in FIPS mode of Operation, by enabling the system to
automatically encrypt calls. AES encryption is a standard feature on all VSX systems. The system will be shipped
by default in Non-Secure Mode. To put the modules in FIPS mode of Operation, the Crypto-Officer must:
o
o
o
o
Go to System → Admin Settings → System Security
Select Secure Mode
Selecting the Secure mode will result in a system reset
The change of mode from Non-Secure mode to secure mode shall initiate Crypto-Officer password
change request
2.1.2 Management
Following are the points of System behavior in FIPS mode of Operation:
o
o
o
Default password (System Serial number) or Dummy password (No password), is not allowed for
'admin' login in the secured mode.
Only https over TLS, secure telnet, and secure FTP connections are allowed in the secured mode. The
standard http connections with no security will not be allowed.
Media encryption during a call (H.323/H.320) will always be set to ON (AES-Encryption ON)
The following table details the port number to be used for secure applications, telnet, FTP, and https over TLS.
Application
Port Number
TLS Telnet Debug Port
TLS Telnet API Port
TLS FTP for control Connection
TLS FTP for data Connection
TLS http
992
993
990
989
443
The Crypto-Officer is able to monitor and configure the module via the web interface (https over TLS), serial port,
or via secure telnet (Telnet over TLS). Detailed instructions to monitor and troubleshoot the systems are provided in
the Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series.
Software upgrade is not allowed in FIPS mode of Operation.
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2.2 User Guidance
The User does not have the ability to configure sensitive information on the module. They only access the secured
communication functionality of the module. Users can find the basic instructions to use the VSX systems in Getting
Started Guide for the VSX Series.
Users are responsible for determining when to place encrypted video calls, determining when they wish to verify
encryption keys with the other side on a video call, and whether they wish to hang up a video call if encryption
cannot be setup or keys verified. Users may not place unencrypted calls in FIPS mode of operation.
The module has several LEDs that help users to understand systems’ general status. The modules have a dedicated
LED at front or transparent power button light to indicate system status. Description of the LED status is described
in the Table 10 below.
Table 10 - LED/Power Button Light Description
Model
VSX 3000 (LED)
VSX 5000 (LED)
VSX 7000e (Power Button)
VSX 7000s (LED)
Description
Indicators are off
Modules’ Status
No power to the system.
The system is sleeping.
Green indicator blinks slowly
Green indicator flashes when
you use the remote control
The system is not in a call, and is
receiving signals from the remote
control.
Amber indicator flashes when
you use the remote control
The system is in a call, and is
receiving signals from the remote
control.
Green indicator is on
The system is ready to make a call.
Amber indicator is on The system Amber indicator is on The system
is in a call.
is in a call.
VSX 3000: Red indicator is on
VSX 5000, VSX 7000s: Mute
indicator on the Polycom
microphone is red
The system microphone is muted.
VSX 7000e (Power Button)
VSX 8000 (Power Button)
Blue indicator is on
The system is connected to power
but powered off.
Green indicator is on
Green indicator blinks
The system is powered on.
The remote control has been
picked up or set down.
Red indicator turns on
momentarily
The system is powering off.
Mute indicator on the Polycom
microphone is red
The system microphone is muted.
On VSX 5000, VSX 7000e, VSX 7000s, and VSX 8000 systems, the BRI network interface lights are located on the
network interface module. On the VSX 3000 system, the lights are located on the back of the system near the BRI
connectors.
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Table 11 - BRI Network Interface LEDs
LED Status
Indicators are off
Status Description
No power to the system, or
The system is not connected to the network, or
The system is not receiving a clock signal from the network, or
The system is restarting
•
•
•
•
Green indicator is on
•
•
The system is receiving a clock signal from the network.
The system is able to make a call.
Yellow indicator is on
Green and yellow indicators are on
•
•
The system is receiving a software update, or
The system is operating normally.
The PRI network interface is available for VSX 7000e, VSX 7000s, and VSX 8000 systems.
Table 12 - PRI Network Interface LEDs
LED Status
Indicators are off
Red indicator is on or blinking
Status Description
No power to the system.
The system is not connected to the ISDN network, or there is a problem
with the ISDN line.
Yellow indicator is on or blinking There is a problem with the ISDN line.
Green indicator is on The system is able to make and receive calls.
The serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface is available for VSX 7000e, VSX 7000s, and VSX 8000 systems.
Table 13 - V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface LEDs
LED Status
Indicators are off
Status Description
No power to the system, or
The system is not communicating with the network, or
The system is restarting.
•
•
•
Yellow indicator is on
The system is receiving a clock signal from the network (able to make a
call).
Yellow and green indicators are
on The system is in a call.
Yellow and green indicators are on The system is in a call.
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3 Acronyms
Table 14 - Acronyms
Definition
Acronym
API
BRI
Application Programming Interface
Basic Rate Interface
CLI
Command Line Interface
Configuration Management
Cryptographic Module Validation Program
Critical Security Parameter
Diffie-Hellman
CM
CMVP
CSP
DH
DSA
EMC
EMI
FIPS
IP
Digital Signature Algorithm
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Interference
Federal Information Processing Standard
Internet Protocol
ISDN
KAT
NIST
OS
Integrated Services Digital Network
Known Answer Test
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Operating System
PC
Personal Computer
PRI
ISDN Primary Rate Interface
Random Number Generator
Rivest Shamir and Adleman
Secure Hash Algorithm
RNG
RSA
SHA
TLS
VSS
Transport Layer Security
Visual Source Safe
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