National Information Assurance Partnership
Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme
Validation Report
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series
running ArubaOS version 16.08
Report Number: CCEVS-VR-11099-2021
Dated: January 8, 2021
Version: 1.0
National Institute of Standards and Technology National Security Agency
Information Technology Laboratory Information Assurance Directorate
100 Bureau Drive 9800 Savage Road STE 6940
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6940
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Validation Team
Paul Bicknell
Jenn Dotson
Randy Heimann
Patrick Mallett
Lisa Mitchell
Clare Olin
Jean Petty
The MITRE Corporation
Farid Ahmed
Peter Kruus
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Common Criteria Testing Laboratory
Tammy Compton
Wasif Sikder
Gossamer Security Solutions, Inc.
Catonsville, MD
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary.................................................................................................... 1
2 Identification............................................................................................................... 1
3 Architectural Information ........................................................................................... 3
3.1 TOE Evaluated Platforms ................................................................................... 3
3.2 TOE Architecture................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Physical Boundaries............................................................................................ 4
4 Security Policy............................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Security audit ...................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Cryptographic support ........................................................................................ 5
4.3 Identification and authentication......................................................................... 5
4.4 Security management.......................................................................................... 5
4.5 Protection of the TSF.......................................................................................... 5
4.6 TOE access.......................................................................................................... 6
4.7 Trusted path/channels ......................................................................................... 6
5 Assumptions................................................................................................................ 6
6 Clarification of Scope ................................................................................................. 6
7 Documentation............................................................................................................ 7
8 IT Product Testing ...................................................................................................... 7
8.1 Developer Testing............................................................................................... 7
8.2 Evaluation Team Independent Testing ............................................................... 7
9 Evaluated Configuration ............................................................................................. 7
10 Results of the Evaluation ............................................................................................ 8
10.1 Evaluation of the Security Target (ASE)............................................................ 8
10.2 Evaluation of the Development (ADV).............................................................. 8
10.3 Evaluation of the Guidance Documents (AGD) ................................................. 8
10.4 Evaluation of the Life Cycle Support Activities (ALC) ..................................... 9
10.5 Evaluation of the Test Documentation and the Test Activity (ATE) ................. 9
10.6 Vulnerability Assessment Activity (VAN)......................................................... 9
10.7 Summary of Evaluation Results........................................................................ 10
11 Validator Comments/Recommendations .................................................................. 10
12 Annexes..................................................................................................................... 10
13 Security Target.......................................................................................................... 10
14 Glossary .................................................................................................................... 10
15 Bibliography ............................................................................................................. 11
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1 Executive Summary
This report documents the assessment by the National Information Assurance Partnership
(NIAP) Validation team of the evaluation of the Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version
16.08 solution provided by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. It presents the
evaluation results, their justifications, and the conformance results. This Validation Report
is not an endorsement of the Target of Evaluation (TOE) by any agency of the U.S.
government, and no warranty is either expressed or implied.
The evaluation was performed by the Gossamer Security Solutions (Gossamer) Common
Criteria Testing Laboratory (CCTL) in Catonsville, MD, United States of America, and
was completed in January 2021. The information in this report is largely derived from the
Evaluation Technical Report (ETR) and associated test reports, all written by Gossamer
Security Solutions. The evaluation determined that the product is both Common Criteria
Part 2 Extended and Part 3 Conformant and meets the assurance requirements of the
collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices, Version 2.1, 24 September 2018.
The TOE is the Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and
5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08. The TOE identified in this
Validation Report has been evaluated at a NIAP approved CCTL using the Common
Methodology for IT Security Evaluation (Version 3.1, Rev 5) for conformance to the
Common Criteria for IT Security Evaluation (Version 3.1, Rev 5). This Validation Report
applies only to the specific version of the TOE as evaluated. The evaluation has been
conducted in accordance with the provisions of the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and
Validation Scheme (CCEVS) and the conclusions of the testing laboratory in the ETR are
consistent with the evidence provided.
The Validation team monitored the activities of the evaluation team, provided guidance on
technical issues and evaluation processes, and reviewed the individual work units and
successive versions of the ETR. The Validation team found that the evaluation showed that
the product satisfies all of the functional requirements and assurance requirements stated in
the Security Target (ST). Therefore, the Validation team concludes that the testing
laboratory’s findings are accurate, the conclusions justified, and the conformance results
are correct. The conclusions of the testing laboratory in the ETR are consistent with the
evidence produced.
The technical information included in this report was obtained from the Aruba, a Hewlett
Packard Enterprise Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running
ArubaOS version 16.08 (NDcPP21) Security Target, Version 0.5, 01/07/2021 and analysis
performed by the Validation team.
2 Identification
The CCEVS is a joint National Security Agency (NSA) and National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) effort to establish commercial facilities to perform trusted product
evaluations. Under this program, security evaluations are conducted by commercial testing
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laboratories CCTLs using the Common Evaluation Methodology (CEM) in accordance
with National Voluntary Laboratory Assessment Program (NVLAP) accreditation.
The NIAP Validation Body assigns Validators to monitor the CCTLs to ensure quality and
consistency across evaluations. Developers of information technology products desiring a
security evaluation contract with a CCTL and pay a fee for their product’s evaluation.
Upon successful completion of the evaluation, the product is added to NIAP’s Validated
Products List.
Table 1 provides information needed to completely identify the product, including:
 The TOE: the fully qualified identifier of the product as evaluated.
 The ST, describing the security features, claims, and assurances of the product.
 The conformance result of the evaluation.
 The Protection Profile to which the product is conformant.
 The organizations and individuals participating in the evaluation.
Table 1: Evaluation Identifiers
Item Identifier
Evaluation Scheme United States NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme
TOE Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and
5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08
Protection Profile
(Specific models identified in Section 3.1)
collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices, Version 2.1, 24 September
2018
ST Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and
5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08 (NDcPP21) Security Target,
Version 0.5, 01/07/2021
Evaluation Technical
Report
Evaluation Technical Report for Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version
16.08, Version 0.3, January 7, 2021
CC Version Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1,
Revision 5, April 2017
Conformance Result CC Part 2 extended, CC Part 3 conformant
Sponsor Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Developer Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
Common Criteria
Testing Lab (CCTL)
Gossamer Security Solutions, Inc.
CCEVS Validators Farid Ahmed, Paul Bicknell, Jenn Dotson, Randy Heimann, Peter Kruus, Patrick
Mallett, Lisa Mitchell, Clare Olin, Jean Petty
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3 Architectural Information
Note: The following architectural description is based on the description presented in the
Security Target.
The TOE is the Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and
5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08. The TOE is a family of switches
designed to support scalability, security and high performance for campus networks. The
TOE is a network device offering CAVP tested cryptographic functions, security auditing,
secure administration, trusted updates, self-tests, and secure connections to other servers
(e.g., to transmit audit records).
3.1 TOE Evaluated Platforms
The TOE evaluated configuration consists of the following models:
Series
Identifier
Hardware Models Processor
Aruba 2930F
Switch
Series
2930F 24G 4SFP+ Switch (JL253A)
2930F 48G 4SFP+ Switch (JL254A)
2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL255A)
2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL256A)
2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch (JL258A)
2930F 24G 4SFP Switch (JL259A)
2930F 48G 4SFP Switch (JL260A)
2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP Switch (JL261A)
2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP Switch (JL262A)
2930F 24G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL263A)
2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ Switch (JL264A)
2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP 740W Switch (JL557A)
Dual Core ARM Coretex
A9 (ARMv7-A
Architecture)
Aruba
2930M
Switch
Series
2930M 24G 1-slot Switch (JL319A)
2930M 24G PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL320A)
2930M 48G 1-slot Switch (JL321A)
2930M 48G PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL322A)
2930M 40 Port 1G + 8 Port SmartRate PoE+ (JL323A)
2930M 24 Port SmartRate PoE+ (JL324A)
2930M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch
(R0M67A)
2930M 24 HPE Smart Rate PoE Class 6 1-slot Switch
(R0M68A)
Dual Core ARM Coretex
A9 (ARMv7-A
Architecture)
Aruba
3810M
Switch
Series
3810M 24G 1-slot Switch (JL071A)
3810M 48G 1-slot Switch (JL072A)
3810M 24G PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL073A)
3810M 48G PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL074A)
3810M 16SFP+ 2-slot Switch (JL075A)
3810M 40G 8 HPE Smart Rate PoE+ 1-slot Switch (JL076A)
Freescale P2020 Dual
Core (e500 Architecture)
Aruba
5400R
Switch
Series
5406R zl2 Switch (J9821A)
5412R zl2 Switch (J9822A)
5406R/5412R-24-port 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ MACsec (No
PSU) v3 zl2 Card (J9986A)
5406R/5412R-24p 1000BASE-T (No PSU) v3 zl2 Card
(J9987A)
5406R/5412R-24p SFP (No PSU) v3 zl2 Card (J9988A)
5406R/5412R-12p PoE+ / 12p 1GbE SFP (No PSU) v3 zl2
Freescale P2020 Dual
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Series
Identifier
Hardware Models Processor
Card (J9989A)
5406R/5412R-20p PoE+ / 4p SFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Card
(J9990A)
5406R/5412R-20p PoE+ / 4p 1/25/5/XGT PoE+ (No PSU) v3
zl2 Card (J9991A)
5406R/5412R-20p PoE+ / 1p 40GbE QSPF+ (No PSU) v3 zl2
Card (J9992A)
5406R/5412R-8p 1G/10GbE SFP+ v3 (No PSU) v3 zl2 Card
(J9993A)
5406R/5412R-2-port 40GbE QSFP+ (No PSU) v3 zl2 Card
(J9996A)
3.2 TOE Architecture
The underlying architecture of each TOE appliance consists of hardware that supports
physical network connections, memory and processor, and software that implements
switching functions, configuration information and drivers. While the hardware varies
between different appliance models, the software code is shared across all platforms. It is in
the software code that all the security functions claimed in the ST are enforced.
3.3 Physical Boundaries
Each TOE appliance runs a version of the Aruba software and has physical network
connections to its environment to facilitate the switching of network traffic. The TOE
appliance can also be the destination of network traffic, where it provides interfaces for its
own management.
The TOE may be accessed and managed through a PC or terminal in the environment
which can be remote from or directly connected to the TOE.
The TOE can be configured to forward its audit records to an external SYSLOG server in
the network environment. The evaluation required an audit server, management
workstation, and certificate authority in the IT environment. The scope of the evaluation
was limited to the requirements in the ST – all other functionality was outside the scope of
the evaluation.
4 Security Policy
This section summaries the security functionality of the TOE:
1. Security audit
2. Cryptographic support
3. Identification and authentication
4. Security management
5. Protection of the TSF
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6. TOE access
7. Trusted path/channels
4.1 Security audit
The TOE can generate logs for a wide range of security relevant events. It can be
configured to store the logs locally so they can be accessed by an administrator and to send
the logs to a designated log server using TLS to protect the logs while in transit on the
network.
4.2 Cryptographic support
The TOE provides CAVP certified cryptography in support of its SSHv2 and TLS protocol
implementations. Cryptographic services include key management, random bit generation,
encryption/decryption, digital signature, and secure hashing.
4.3 Identification and authentication
The TOE requires users to be identified and authenticated before they can use functions
mediated by the TOE, except for passing network traffic in accordance with its configured
switching rules and reading the login banner. It provides the ability to both assign
attributes (usernames, passwords, and roles) and to authenticate users against these
attributes. The TOE also provides X.509 certificate checking for its TLS connections.
4.4 Security management
The TOE provides Command Line Interface (CLI) commands and a web GUI to access the
wide range of security management functions to manage its security policies. 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 using roles that can be assigned to TOE users. The TOE supports the following
roles: Manager, Operator. The Manager role can make changes to the TOE configuration
while the Operator role is a read-only role.
4.5 Protection of the TSF
The 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. The TOE
employs both dedicated communication channels as well as cryptographic means to protect
communication between itself and other components in the operation environment. The
TOE performs self-tests to detect failure and protect itself from malicious updates.
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4.6 TOE access
The TOE can be configured to display a logon banner before a user session is established.
The TOE also enforces inactivity timeouts for local and remote sessions.
4.7 Trusted path/channels
The TOE protects interactive communication with administrators using SSH for CLI and
TLS for the web GUI to ensure both integrity and disclosure protection. If the negotiation
of an encrypted session fails or if the user does not have authorization for remote
administration, an attempted connection will not be established.
The TOE protects communication with network peers, such as a log server, using TLS
connections to prevent unintended disclosure or modification of logs.
5 Assumptions
The Security Problem Definition, including the assumptions, may be found in the following
documents:
 collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices, Version 2.1, 24 September
2018
That information has not been reproduced here and the NDcPP21 should be consulted if
there is interest in that material.
This evaluation was limited to the functionality and assurances covered in the NDcPP21 as
described for this TOE in the ST. Other functionality included in the product was not
assessed as part of this evaluation. All other functionality provided by the devices needs to
be assessed separately, and no further conclusions can be drawn about their effectiveness.
6 Clarification of Scope
All evaluations (and all products) have limitations, as well as potential misconceptions that
need clarification. This text covers some of the more important limitations and
clarifications of this evaluation. Note that:
 As with any evaluation, this evaluation only shows that the evaluated configuration
meets the security claims made in accordance with the assurance activities specified
in the NDcPP21 and performed by the evaluation team.
 This evaluation covers only the specific device models and software as identified in
this document, and not any earlier or later versions released or in process.
 This evaluation did not specifically search for, nor attempt to exploit, vulnerabilities
that were not “obvious” or vulnerabilities to objectives not claimed in the ST. The
CEM defines an “obvious” vulnerability as one that is easily exploited with a
minimum of understanding of the TOE, technical sophistication and resources.
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 The functionality evaluated is scoped exclusively to the security functional
requirements specified in the NDcPP21 and applicable Technical Decisions. Any
additional security related functional capabilities of the TOE were not covered by
this evaluation.
7 Documentation
The following documents were available with the TOE for evaluation:
 Common Criteria Configuration Guidance Network Device Collaboration
Protection Profile, Target of Evaluation: Aruba 2930F, 2930M, 3810M and 5400R
Switch Series, version 1.7, September 11, 2020.
8 IT Product Testing
This section describes the testing efforts of the developer and the Evaluation team. It is
derived from information contained in the Assurance Activity Report (NDcPP21) for
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch
Series running ArubaOS version 16.08, Version 0.3, 01/07/2021 (AAR) and the proprietary
Detailed Test Report (NDcPP21) for Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08, Version
0.3, 01/07/2021 (DTR). The DTR shows the test configuration, provides the tested
platforms, and lists the test tools.
8.1 Developer Testing
No evidence of developer testing is required in the assurance activities for this product.
8.2 Evaluation Team Independent Testing
The Evaluation team verified the product according the Common Criteria Certification
document and ran the tests specified in the NDcPP21 including the tests associated with
optional requirements.
9 Evaluated Configuration
The evaluated configuration consists of the models as defined in Section 3.1 of this
Validation Report.
To use the product in the evaluated configuration, the product must be installed,
configured, and managed as specified in the documentation referenced in Section 7 of this
Validation Report.
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10 Results of the Evaluation
The results of the assurance requirements are generally described in this section and are
presented in detail in the proprietary ETR. The reader of this document can assume that all
assurance activities and work units received a passing verdict.
A verdict for an assurance component is determined by the resulting verdicts assigned to
the corresponding evaluator action elements. The evaluation was conducted based upon
CC version 3.1 rev 5 and CEM version 3.1 rev 5.
10.1 Evaluation of the Security Target (ASE)
The Evaluation team applied each ASE CEM work unit and ensured the ST contained a
description of the environment in terms of policies and assumptions, a statement of security
requirements claimed to be met by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2930F,
2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08 products that
are consistent with the Common Criteria, and product security function descriptions that
support the requirements.
The Validators reviewed the work of the Evaluation team and found that sufficient
evidence and justification was provided by the Evaluation team to confirm that the
evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the
conclusion reached by the Evaluation team was justified.
10.2 Evaluation of the Development (ADV)
The Evaluation team applied each ADV CEM work unit, assessed the design
documentation, and found it adequate to aid in understanding how the TSF provides the
security functions. The design documentation consists of a functional specification
contained in the ST and Guidance documents. Additionally, the evaluator performed the
assurance activities specified in the NDcPP21 related to the examination of the information
contained in the TSS.
The Validators reviewed the work of the Evaluation team and found that sufficient
evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the
evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the
conclusion reached by the Evaluation team was justified.
10.3 Evaluation of the Guidance Documents (AGD)
The Evaluation team applied each AGD CEM work unit and ensured the adequacy of the
user guidance in describing how to use the operational TOE. Additionally, the Evaluation
team ensured the adequacy of the administrator guidance in describing how to securely
administer the TOE. All of the guides were assessed during the design and testing phases of
the evaluation to ensure they were complete.
The Validators reviewed the work of the Evaluation team and found that sufficient
evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the
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evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the
conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified.
10.4 Evaluation of the Life Cycle Support Activities (ALC)
The Evaluation team applied each ALC CEM work unit. The evaluation team found that
the TOE was identified.
The Validators reviewed the work of the Evaluation team and found that sufficient
evidence and justification was provided by the Evaluation team to confirm that the
evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the
conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified.
10.5 Evaluation of the Test Documentation and the Test Activity (ATE)
The Evaluation team applied each ATE CEM work unit. The Evaluation team ran the set of
tests specified by the assurance activities in the NDcPP21 and recorded the results in the
DTR, summarized in the AAR.
The Validators reviewed the work of the Evaluation team and found that sufficient
evidence and justification was provided by the evaluation team to confirm that the
evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the
conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified.
10.6 Vulnerability Assessment Activity (VAN)
The Evaluation team applied each AVA CEM work unit. The vulnerability analysis is
provided in the DTR prepared by the evaluator. The vulnerability analysis includes a
public search for vulnerabilities. The public search for vulnerabilities did not uncover any
residual vulnerability.
The evaluator searched, on 12/30/2020, the National Vulnerability Database
(https://web.nvd.nist.gov/vuln/search), Vulnerability Notes Database
(http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/), Rapid7 Vulnerability Database
(https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities), Tipping Point Zero Day Initiative
(http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories ), Exploit / Vulnerability Search Engine
(http://www.exploitsearch.net), SecurITeam Exploit Search (http://www.securiteam.com),
Tenable Network Security (http://nessus.org/plugins/index.php?view=search), Offensive
Security Exploit Database (https://www.exploit-db.com/) with the following search terms:
"HPE Aruba", "2930F", "2930M", "3810M", "5400R", "TLS", "SSH", "TCP".
The Validators reviewed the work of the Evaluation team and found that sufficient
evidence and justification was provided by the Evaluation team to confirm that the
evaluation was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the CEM, and that the
conclusion reached by the evaluation team was justified.
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10.7 Summary of Evaluation Results
The Evaluation team’s assessment of the evaluation evidence demonstrates that the claims
in the ST are met. Additionally, the Evaluation team’s testing also demonstrated the
accuracy of the claims in the ST.
The Validation team’s assessment of the evidence provided by the Evaluation team is that
it demonstrates that the Evaluation team followed the procedures defined in the CEM, and
correctly verified that the product meets the claims in the ST.
11 Validator Comments/Recommendations
The Validation team notes that the evaluated configuration is dependent upon the TOE
being configured per the evaluated configuration instructions in the documentation referenced
in Section 7 of this Validation Report. No versions of the TOE and software, either earlier or
later were evaluated.
The functionality evaluated is scoped exclusively to the security functional requirements
specified in the ST. Other functionality included in the product was not assessed as part of
this evaluation. Other functionality provided by devices in the operational environment,
should be assessed separately and no further conclusions can be drawn about their
effectiveness.
12 Annexes
Not applicable
13 Security Target
The Security Target is identified as: Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08
(NDcPP21) Security Target, Version 0.5, 01/07/2021.
14 Glossary
The following definitions are used throughout this document:
 Common Criteria Testing Laboratory (CCTL). An IT security evaluation facility
accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and
approved by the CCEVS Validation Body to conduct Common Criteria-based
evaluations.
 Conformance. The ability to demonstrate in an unambiguous way that a given
implementation is correct with respect to the formal model.
 Evaluation. The assessment of an IT product against the Common Criteria using the
Common Criteria Evaluation Methodology to determine whether or not the claims
made are justified; or the assessment of a protection profile against the Common
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Criteria using the Common Evaluation Methodology to determine if the Profile is
complete, consistent, technically sound and hence suitable for use as a statement of
requirements for one or more TOEs that may be evaluated.
 Evaluation Evidence. Any tangible resource (information) required from the sponsor
or developer by the evaluator to perform one or more evaluation activities.
 Feature. Part of a product that is either included with the product or can be ordered
separately.
 Target of Evaluation (TOE). A group of IT products configured as an IT system, or
an IT product, and associated documentation that is the subject of a security evaluation
under the CC.
 Validation. The process carried out by the CCEVS Validation Body leading to the
issue of a Common Criteria certificate.
 Validation Body. A governmental organization responsible for carrying out validation
and for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the NIAP Common Criteria Evaluation
and Validation Scheme.
15 Bibliography
The Validation team used the following documents to produce this Validation Report:
[1] Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation: Part 1:
Introduction and General Model, Version 3.1, Revision 5, April 2017.
[2] Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation Part 2: Security
functional components, Version 3.1, Revision 5, April 2017.
[3] Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation Part 3: Security
assurance components, Version 3.1, Revision 5, April 2017.
[4] collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices, Version 2.1, 24 September
2018.
[5] Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R
Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08 (NDcPP21) Security Target, Version
0.5, 01/07/2021 (ST).
[6] Assurance Activity Report (NDcPP21) for Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Company 2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS
version 16.08, Version 0.3, 01/07/2021 (AAR).
[7] Detailed Test Report (NDcPP21) for Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08,
Version 0.3, 01/07/2021 (DTR).
[8] Evaluation Technical Report for Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
2930F, 2930M, 3810M, and 5400R Switch Series running ArubaOS version 16.08,
Version 0.3, 01/07/2021 (ETR)
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