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FIPS Self-Tests Overview

The cryptographic module enforces security rules to ensure that the Juniper Networks Junos operating system (Junos OS) in FIPS mode meets the security requirements of FIPS 140-3 Level 1. To validate the output of cryptographic algorithms approved for FIPS and test the integrity of some system modules, the device performs the following series of known answer test (KAT) self-tests:

  • kernel_kats—KAT for kernel cryptographic routines

  • md_kats—KAT for libmd and libc

  • openssl_kats—KAT for OpenSSL cryptographic implementation

  • quicksec_7_0_kats—KAT for QuickSec Toolkit cryptographic implementation

  • octcrypto_kats—KAT for Octeon

  • JSF_Crypto_(Octeon)_kats—KAT for JSF crypto octeon

The KAT self-tests are performed automatically at startup. Conditional self-tests are also performed automatically to verify digitally signed software packages, generated random numbers, RSA and ECDSA key pairs, and manually entered keys.

If the KATs are completed successfully, the system log (syslog) file is updated to display the tests that were executed.

During bootup entropy health test is performed. The system software integrity check is done during bootup. Each software module is verified before being loaded. The messages pertaining to the entropy health check and software integrity checks can be viewed on the console during system bootup.

If one of the self-tests fail, the device panics and reboot continuously. The device can be recovered using USB install.

The file show /var/log/messages command displays the system log.