The SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) v12.1 appliance functions as a remote access gateway operating as an intermediary device between end users on client devices and network resources residing on internal network. The appliance provides multiple access methods for end users or client devices to remotely access internal network resources from untrusted external networks. The SMA administrator configures policies comprised of security rules operating on users and targeting resources that must be satisfied in order to establish remote access.
","evaluation_configuration":"The TOE, SonicWall SMA v12.1, is offered as SMA 6210 and SMA 7210 appliances. The TOE consists of both hardware and software components. The SMA 6210 and SMA 7210 are identical except for CPU, RAM, and SFP+ ports.
","security_evaluation_summary":"The evaluation was carried out in accordance with the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS) processes and procedures. The TOE was evaluated against the criteria contained in the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1 R5.
\r\nThe evaluation methodology used by the evaluation team to conduct the evaluation is the Common Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1 R5.
\r\nCygnacom Solutions has determined that the product meets the security criteria in the Security Target, which specifies compliance with U.S. Government Standard Collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices, September 2018, Version 2.1.
\r\nThe project underwent CCEVS Validator review. The evaluation was completed in July 2020. Results of the evaluation can be found in the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme Validation Report (report number CCEVS-VR-VID11023-2020) prepared by CCEVS.
","environmental_strengths":"The TOE is the SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) v12.1 which in the evaluated configuration consists of SMA 6210 and SMA 7210 appliances. SMA is an access gateway that enables an organization to provide anytime, anywhere and any device access to any internal application. TOE consists of a hardware appliance with embedded software components.
\r\nAll SMA appliances are shipped ready for immediate access through a Command Line Interface (CLI) and after basic network configuration through a web-based Appliance Management Console (AMC). However, to ensure secure use the product must be configured prior to being put into production environment as specified in the user guidance.
\r\nThe TOE is designed to provide the following functionalities:
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