The Target of Evaluation (TOE) is Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s CX-5420, CX-6200M, CX-6300, CX-6400, CX-8360, and CX-9300s Switch Series MACsec running AOS-CX version 10.16.
\r\nThe TOE offers comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features. The Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s CX-5420, CX-6200M, CX-6300, CX-6400, CX-8360, and CX-9300s Switch Series MACsec running AOS-CX version 10.16 provides security and scalability, for enterprise edge deployments.
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The TOE consists of the following models running AOS-CX version 10.16:
\r\n| \r\n\r\n | \r\n\r\n Processor \r\n | \r\n\r\n Embedded MACsec Hardware \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n CX-5420 \r\n | \r\n\r\n Ryzen V1500B \r\n | \r\n\r\n BCM 82756 \r\nBCM 82399 \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n CX-6200M \r\n | \r\n\r\n NXP 1046A – ARM Cortex A72 \r\n | \r\n\r\n BCM 54192 \r\nBCM 54998SM \r\nBCM 82759 \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n CX-6300M \r\nCX-6300F \r\n | \r\n\r\n NXP 1046A – ARM Cortex A72 \r\n | \r\n\r\n BCM 84898M \r\nBCM 82399 \r\nBCM 54998SM \r\nBCM 82756 \r\nBCM 82759 \r\nBCM 81343 \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n CX-6400 \r\n | \r\n\r\n NXP 1046A – ARM Cortex A72 \r\n | \r\n\r\n BCM 81343 \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n CX-8360 \r\n | \r\n\r\n NXP 1046A – ARM Cortex A72 \r\n | \r\n\r\n BCM 82399 \r\nBCM 82398 \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n CX-9300S \r\n | \r\n\r\n Ryzen V3C48 \r\n | \r\n\r\n BCM 81343 \r\n | \r\n
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","security_evaluation_summary":"
The evaluation was carried out in accordance to the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS) requirements and guidance. The evaluation demonstrated that the TOE meets the security requirements contained in the Security Target. The criteria against which the TOE was judged are described in the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1, Revision 5, April 2017. The evaluation methodology used by the evaluation team to conduct the evaluation is the Common Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Evaluation Methodology, Version 3.1, Revision 5, April 2017. The product, when delivered and configured as identified in the Common Criteria Administrator Guidance, Target of Evaluation: 4100, 5000, 6000, 8000, 9000, and 10000 Switch Series, version 2.4, July 14, 2026 document, satisfies all of the security functional requirements stated in Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Aruba CX-5420, CX-6200M, CX-6300, CX-6400, CX-8360, and CX-9300s Switch Series MACsec running Aruba OS version 10.16 Security Target, Version 0.4, August 17, 2026. The project underwent CCEVS Validator review. The evaluation was completed in August 2026. Results of the evaluation can be found in the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme Validation Report (report number CCEVS-VR-VID11671-2026) prepared by CCEVS.
","environmental_strengths":"The logical boundaries of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s CX-5420, CX-6200M, CX-6300, CX-6400, CX-8360, and CX-9300s Switch Series running AOS-CX version 10.16 are realized in the security functions that it implements. Each of these security functions is summarized below.
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Security audit:
\r\nThe TOE is able to generate logs for a wide range of security relevant events. The TOE can be configured to store the logs locally so they can be accessed by an administrator and also to send the logs to a designated log server using TLS to protect the logs while in transit on the network.
\r\nCryptographic support:
\r\nThe TOE provides CAVP certified cryptography in support of its SSHv2, TLS v1.2 & v1.3, and MACsec protocol implementations. Cryptographic services include key management, random bit generation, encryption/decryption, digital signature and secure hashing.
\r\nIdentification and authentication:
\r\nThe TOE requires users to be identified and authenticated before they can use functions mediated by the TOE, with the exception of reading the login banner. It provides the ability to both assign attributes (user names, passwords and roles) and to authenticate users against these attributes.
\r\nSecurity management:
\r\nThe TOE provides Command Line Interface (CLI) commands at the console and over SSH, as well as an HTTP over TLS (HTTPS/TLS) Graphical User Interface (GUI) to access the wide range of security management functions to manage its security policies. The TOE also offers HTTPS/TLS protection for REST API interfaces that can be used for administration. All administrative activity and functions including security management commands are limited to authorized users (i.e., administrators) only after they have provided acceptable user identification and authentication data to the TOE. The security management functions are controlled through the use of roles that can be assigned to TOE users. The TOE supports the following roles: Administrators, Operators. The Administrator role can make changes to the TOE configuration while the Operator role is a read-only role.
\r\nProtection of the TSF:
\r\nThe TOE implements a number of measures to protect the integrity of its security features. The TOE protects stored passwords and cryptographic keys so they are not directly accessible in plaintext. The TOE also ensures that reliable time information is available for both log accountability and synchronization with the operating environment by providing a hardware clock and the ability to synchronize with the network time server. The TOE employs both dedicated communication channels as well as cryptographic means to protect communication between itself and other components in the operating environment. The TOE performs self-tests to detect failure and protect itself from malicious updates.
\r\nTOE access:
\r\nThe TOE can be configured to display a logon banner before and after (a post-login banner) a user session is established. The TOE also enforces inactivity timeouts for local and remote sessions.
\r\nTrusted path/channels:
\r\nThe TOE protects communication channels between itself and remote administrators using HTTPS/TLS and SSH. The SSH protocol is used to protect administrative connections utilizing the TOE’s command line interface (CLI). Additionally, web-based GUI and REST API interfaces are available for remote administration which are protected using HTTPS/TLS.
\r\nThe TOE protects communication with network peers, such as a log server, using TLS connections to prevent unintended disclosure or modification of logs. The TOE supports MACsec communication with MACsec peers.
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