## National Information Assurance Partnership Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme ## Validation Report Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 Report Number: Dated: CCEVS-VR-VID11722-2026 October 5, 2026 Version: 0.3 National Institute of Standards and Technology Information Technology Laboratory 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Department of Defense ATTN: NIAP, Suite 6982 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-6982 Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 ##### ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ###### Validation Team Farid Ahmed, Senior Validator Anne Gugel, Lead Validator Alex Lee, Lead Validator (Trainee) Lynne Ambuel Donaldson, ECR Team Robert Wojcik, ECR Team Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel, MD ###### Common Criteria Testing Laboratory Tammy Compton, Lead Evaluator Cody Cummins, Lead Evaluator Gossamer Security Solutions, Inc. Columbia, MD ii Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 ## Table of Contents | 1 | Executive Summary ................................................................................................................ | Executive Summary ................................................................................................................ | 1 | |-------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 2 | Identification ........................................................................................................................... | Identification ........................................................................................................................... | 2 | | 3 | Architectural Information ....................................................................................................... | Architectural Information ....................................................................................................... | 3 | | 3.1 | TOE Description ............................................................................................................. | TOE Description ............................................................................................................. | 3 | | 3.2 | TOE Evaluated Platforms ............................................................................................... | TOE Evaluated Platforms ............................................................................................... | 4 | | 3.3 | TOE Architecture ............................................................................................................ | TOE Architecture ............................................................................................................ | 4 | | 3.4 | Physical Boundaries ........................................................................................................ | Physical Boundaries ........................................................................................................ | 5 | | 4 | Security Policy ........................................................................................................................ | Security Policy ........................................................................................................................ | 6 | | 4.1 | Security audit .................................................................................................................. | Security audit .................................................................................................................. | 7 | | | 4.2 | | 7 | | | | Communication ............................................................................................................... | | | | 4.3 Cryptographic support .................................................................................................... | 4.3 Cryptographic support .................................................................................................... | 7 | | | 4.4 Identification and authentication..................................................................................... | 4.4 Identification and authentication..................................................................................... | 7 | | | 4.5 Security management ...................................................................................................... | 4.5 Security management ...................................................................................................... | 7 | | 4.6 | Protection of the TSF ...................................................................................................... | Protection of the TSF ...................................................................................................... | 8 | | 4.7 | TOE access...................................................................................................................... | TOE access...................................................................................................................... | 8 | | 4.8 5 | Trusted path/channels ..................................................................................................... Assumptions | & Clarification of Scope | 8 ................................................................................... 8 | | 6 | Documentation ........................................................................................................................ IT Product Testing .................................................................................................................. | Documentation ........................................................................................................................ IT Product Testing .................................................................................................................. | 9 | | 7 | | | 9 | | 7.1 | Developer Testing ......................................................................................................... | Developer Testing ......................................................................................................... | 10 | | | 7.2 Evaluation Team Independent Testing ......................................................................... | 7.2 Evaluation Team Independent Testing ......................................................................... | 10 | | 8 | Evaluated Configuration ....................................................................................................... | Evaluated Configuration ....................................................................................................... | 10 | | 9 | Results of the Evaluation ...................................................................................................... | Results of the Evaluation ...................................................................................................... | 10 | | 9.1 | Evaluation of the Security Target (ASE) ...................................................................... | Evaluation of the Security Target (ASE) ...................................................................... | 10 | | 9.2 | Evaluation of the Development (ADV) ........................................................................ | Evaluation of the Development (ADV) ........................................................................ | 11 | | 9.3 | Evaluation of the Guidance Documents (AGD) ........................................................... | Evaluation of the Guidance Documents (AGD) ........................................................... | 11 | | 9.4 | Evaluation of the Life Cycle Support Activities (ALC) ............................................... | Evaluation of the Life Cycle Support Activities (ALC) ............................................... | 11 | | 9.5 | Evaluation of the Test Documentation and the Test Activity (ATE) ........................... | Evaluation of the Test Documentation and the Test Activity (ATE) ........................... | 12 | | 9.6 | Vulnerability Assessment Activity (VAN) ................................................................... | Vulnerability Assessment Activity (VAN) ................................................................... | 12 | | 9.7 | Summary of Evaluation Results.................................................................................... | Summary of Evaluation Results.................................................................................... | 12 | | 10 | Validator Comments/Recommendations .......................................................................... | Validator Comments/Recommendations .......................................................................... | 12 | | 11 | Annexes............................................................................................................................. | Annexes............................................................................................................................. | 13 | | 12 | Security Target .................................................................................................................. | Security Target .................................................................................................................. | 13 | | 13 | Glossary ............................................................................................................................ | Glossary ............................................................................................................................ | 13 | | 14 | Bibliography ..................................................................................................................... | Bibliography ..................................................................................................................... | 14 | iii Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 ### 1 Executive Summary This report documents the assessment of the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) validation team of the evaluation of Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION and Controller running 6.5 solution provided by Palo Alto Networks, Inc.. It presents the evaluation results, their justifications, and the conformance results. This Validation Report is not an endorsement of the Target of Evaluation 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 Columbia, MD, United States of America, and was completed in September 2026. 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 3.0e, 06 December 2023 (NDcPP30e) with the Functional Package for Secure Shell (SSH), Version 1.0, 13 May 2021 (SSH10). The Target of Evaluation (TOE) is the Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION and Controller running 6.5. The Target of Evaluation (TOE) identified in this Validation Report has been evaluated at a NIAP approved Common Criteria Testing Laboratory 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 and the conclusions of the testing laboratory in the evaluation technical report 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 evaluation technical report are consistent with the evidence produced. The technical information included in this report was obtained from the Palo Alto Networks SDWAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 Security Target, Version 0.6, September 9, 2026 and analysis performed by the Validation Team. 1 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 ### 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 laboratories called Common Criteria Testing 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 evalu ation. 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 Target of Evaluation (TOE): the fully qualified identifier of the product as evaluated. - The Security Target (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 | Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200- S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION and Controller running 6.5 (Specific models identified in Section 8) | | Protection Profile | collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices, Version 3.0e, 06 December 2023 (NDcPP30e) with the Functional Package for Secure Shell (SSH), Version 1.0, 13 May 2021 (SSH10) | | ST | Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200- S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 Security Target, Version 0.6, September 9, 2026 | | Evaluation Technical Report | Evaluation Technical Report for Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5, Version 0.2, September 9, 2026 | | CC Version | Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, Version 3.1, rev 5 | | Conformance Result | CC Part 2 extended, CC Part 3 conformant | | Sponsor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | | Developer | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 2 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 | Item | Identifier | |------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Common Criteria Testing Lab (CCTL) | Gossamer Security Solutions, Inc. Columbia, MD | | CCEVS Validators | Farid Ahmed, Anne Gugel, Alex Lee, Lynne Ambuel Donaldson, and Robert Wojcik - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory | ### 3 Architectural Information Note: The following architectural description is based on the description presented in the Security Target. The Target of Evaluation (TOE) is comprised of one or more Palo Alto Networks next-generation ION Devices that include the Palo Alto Networks ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, or vION managed by a SD-WAN Controller all running 6.5. The next-generation ION devices are deployed in the network at the WAN edge and automatically begin examining application data on the network to identify the application and measure several key performance indicators of each session. Statistics from your network are stored securely in the SD-WAN controller, which can be used to configure ION devices, define applications and sites, and monitor end-to-end application performance and availability. ###### Centralized Management The SD-WAN Controller provides secure connections for the Web Management interface. The Web interfaces provide authorized administrators with the ability to manage, configure and monitor the ION Devices. ###### Compliant Mode of Operation The TOE is compliant with the capabilities outlined in this Security Target only when operated in FIPS-Common Criteria mode (also referred to as FIPS-CC mode). FIPS-CC mode is a special operational mode in which the FIPS and CC requirements for self-tests as well as X.509v3 certificates checks are enforced. In this mode, only CC Approved cryptographic algorithms and key sizes are available. ## 3.1 TOE Description The Palo Alto next-generation SD-WAN appliances are network appliances on specialized physical hardware used to manage enterprise network traffic flow using function-specific processing for networking, security, and management. The next-generation ION Devices are managed by SD-WAN Controller to deliver centralized management and flexible connectivity. The following benefits are provided for completeness only and are not meant to be statement of endorsement or marketing: - Elastic networks : Delivering a zero-routing network with a centralized controller-based architecture that seamlessly builds, manages, and updates the network while flexibly supporting carrier-independent WAN connections like 5G, MPLS, broadband, and satellite. 3 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 - App-defined fabric : Providing direct-to-app access that ensures an exceptional user experience for all applications like SaaS, cloud, and business-critical/private applications while delivering application availability based on application performance SLAs. - Zero Trust security : Providing integrated and cloud-delivered security services to branch offices. The security needs to be granular (Layer 7) to enforce true least-privileged access and ensure only the right people get access to the right information and assets, including IoT. - AI-powered operations : Leveraging the latest advancements in observability and AI/ML built natively to help customers automate complex IT and network operations center (NOC) functions with the power of AI/ML to increase productivity and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR). ## 3.2 TOE Evaluated Platforms Detail regarding the evaluated configuration is provided in Section 8 below. ## 3.3 TOE Architecture The TOE's architecture is divided into two main TOE components: the SD -WAN Controller and the ION Device(s). The Controller provides system management functionality while the ION Devices handle all data processing on the network. The ION Devices can optionally connect to third party VPN devices using IKE/IPsec protocol. NOTE: The ION Device does have a CLI SSH interface used for troubleshooting only and not intended for daily management. In the evaluated configuration, the ION Devices are managed by the SD-WAN Controller. The following diagram depicts both the SD-WAN Controller and ION Devices: 4 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 TOE Figure 1: TOE Architecture ## 3.4 Physical Boundaries The TOE consists of the following components: - Hardware appliance-includes the physical port connections on the outside of the appliance cabinet and a time clock from NTP server that provides the time stamp used for the audit records. - On-Premises Controller is a virtualized software component that can be installed on any operating system or hypervisor with Java Virtual Machine. The physical boundary of the TOE comprises the ION appliance (ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION) and SD-WAN Controller. The next-generation appliance models differ in their performance capability, but they provide the same security functionality. The ION appliance attaches to a physical network and includes the following ports and processors: - ION 1200: 4 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports for network traffic (Ethernet ports); 1 RJ-45 port for connecting a serial console (management console port); 2 USB (disabled in FIPS-CC mode except for power) and Power input. Processor: Intel Atom C3436L (Denverton) - ION 1200-S: 6 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports for network traffic (Ethernet ports); 2 (Giga Ethernet) GE RJ45/SFP Combo ports, 2 GE RJ45 bypass ports, 4 (Power over Ethernet) 5 Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 POE++ ports; 1 RJ-45 port for connecting a serial console (management console port); 2 USB (disabled in FIPS-CC mode except for power) and Power input. Processor: Intel Atom C3436L (Denverton) - ION 3200/3200H: 6 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports for network traffic (Ethernet ports); 2 (Giga Ethernet) GE RJ45/SFP Combo ports, 2 GE RJ45 bypass ports, 4 (Power over Ethernet) POE++ ports; 1 RJ-45 port for connecting a serial console (management console port); 2 USB (disabled in FIPS-CC mode except for power) and Power input. Processor: Intel Atom C3558R (Denverton) - ION 5200: 10 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports for network traffic (Ethernet ports); 4 (Giga Ethernet) GE RJ45/SFP Combo ports, 4 GE RJ45 bypass ports, 4 (Power over Ethernet) POE++ ports; 1 RJ-45 port for connecting a serial console (management console port); 2 USB (disabled in FIPS-CC mode except for power) and Power input. Processor: Intel Atom C5325 (Parker Ridge) - ION 9200: 10 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports for network traffic (Ethernet ports); 4 (Giga Ethernet) GE RJ45/SFP Combo ports, 8 GE RJ45 bypass ports, 4 (Power over Ethernet) POE++ ports; 1 RJ-45 port for connecting a serial console (management console port); 2 USB (disabled in FIPS-CC mode except for power) and Power input. Processor: Intel Atom P5362 (Snow Ridge) In the evaluated configuration, the SD-WAN Controller can be accessed by: - A computer securely connected to the network port via an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. The management channel that provides access to the Web GUI is protected via HTTPS (HTTP over TLS). The computer is part of the operational environment and required to have a web browser (for accessing the GUI). The operational environment includes the following: - Syslog server - NTP server - VPN gateway peer(s) - Workstation - o Web browsers ### 4 Security Policy This section summaries the security functionality of the TOE: 1. Security audit 2. Communication 3. Cryptographic support 4. Identification and authentication 5. Security management 6. Protection of the TSF 7. TOE access 8. Trusted path/channels 6 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 ## 4.1 Security audit The TOE is designed to be able to generate logs with the required content (e.g., date/time, username, event type, etc.) for a wide range of security relevant events including the events specified in [NDcPP/SSH10]. The TOE can be configured to store the logs locally and be configured to send the logs securely to a designated external log server. ## 4.2 Communication The TOE is a Distributed TOE with secure registration to communicate with and join TOE components together. Security Administrator can remove any ION Device from the SD-WAN Controller as well. ## 4.3 Cryptographic support The TOE implements NIST-validated cryptographic algorithms that provide key management, random bit generation, encryption/decryption, digital signature and cryptographic hashing and keyed-hash message authentication features in support of higher-level cryptographic protocols, including IKE/IPsec, SSH, HTTPS, and TLS. Note that to be in the evaluated configuration, the TOE must be configured in FIPSCC mode, which ensures the TOE's configuration is compliant with the FIPS and NIST standards. ## 4.4 Identification and authentication The TOE requires all users accessing the TOE user interfaces to be successfully identified and authenticated before they can access any security management functions available in the TOE. The TOE (i.e., Controller) offers network accessible (HTTPS) connections to the GUI. The TOE supports the local (i.e., on device) definition and authentication of administrators with username, password, and role (set of privileges), which it uses to authenticate the user and to associate that user with an authorized role. ## 4.5 Security management The TOE provides a GUI to access the security management functions. Security management commands are limited to administrators and are available only after they have provided acceptable user identification and authentication data to the TOE. The TOE provides access to the GUI using an HTTPS/TLS supported web browser. The TOE provides a number of management functions and restricts them to users with the appropriate privileges. The management functions include the capability to configure the login banner, configure the idle timeout, configure IKE/IPsec VPN, configure NTP server, and other management functions. The administrator role is considered as Security Administrator as defined in the [NDcPP/SSH10] for the purposes of this ST. 7 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 ## 4.6 Protection of the TSF The TOE implements a number of features designed to protect itself to ensure the reliability and integrity of its security features. It protects particularly sensitive data such as stored passwords and cryptographic keys so that they are not accessible even by an administrator. It also provides a timing mechanism (NTP) to ensure that reliable time information is available (e.g., for log accountability). The TOE includes functions to perform self-tests so that it can detect when it is failing and transition to a secure, maintenance state. It also includes a mechanism to verify TOE updates to prevent malicious or other unexpected changes in the TOE. ## 4.7 TOE access The TOE can be configured to display an administrator-defined advisory banner before establishing an administrative user session and to terminate remote interactive sessions after a configurable period of inactivity. It also provides users the capability to terminate their own interactive sessions. ## 4.8 Trusted path/channels The TOE protects interactive communication with remote administrators using HTTP over TLS (HTTPS) or SSH (to the Controller). TLS, and IKE/IPsec ensure both integrity and disclosure protection. The TOE protects communication with external log server with TLS; and remote VPN gateways/peers using IKE/IPsec to prevent unintended disclosure or modification of the transferred data. ### 5 Assumptions & Clarification of Scope ####### Assumptions The Security Problem Definition, including the assumptions, may be found in the following documents: - collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices, Version 3.0e, 06 December 2023 (NDcPP30e) - Functional Package for SSH, Version 1.0, 13 May 2021 (SSH10) That information has not been reproduced here and the NDcPP30e/SSH10 should be consulted if there is interest in that material . The scope of this evaluation was limited to the functionality and assurances covered in the NDcPP30e/SSH10 as described for this TOE in the Security Target. Other functionality included in the product was not assessed as part of this evaluation. All other functionality provided by the Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN 8 Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 devices needs to be assessed separately, and no further conclusions can be drawn about their effectiveness . ####### 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 with a certain level of assurance (the assurance activities specified in the collaborative Protection Profile for Network Devices with the SSH Package 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. - Apart from the Admin Guide, additional customer documentation for the specific network device models was not included in the scope of the evaluation and therefore should not to be relied upon when configuring or operating the device as evaluated. - 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 minim um of understanding of the TOE, technical sophistication and resources. - The functionality evaluated is scoped exclusively to the security functional requirements specified in the NDcPP30e/SSH10 and applicable Technical Decisions. Any additional security related functional capabilities of the TOE were not covered by this evaluation. ### 6 Documentation The following documents were available with the TOE for evaluation: - Palo Alto Networks Common Criteria Evaluated Configuration Guide (CCECG) for Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5, Version 0.2, August 3, 2026 Any additional customer documentation provided with the product, or that is available online was not included in the scope of the evaluation and therefore should not to be relied upon when configuring or operating the device as evaluated. To use the product in the evaluated configuration, the product must be configured as specified in the Guidance Documentation listed above. Consumers are encouraged to download the configuration guides from the NIAP website to ensure the device is configured as evaluated. ### 7 IT Product Testing This section describes the testing efforts of the developer and the Evaluation Team. It is derived from information contained in the proprietary Detailed Test Report for Palo Alto Networks SDWAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5, Version 0.2, September 9, 2026 (DTR), as summarized in the evaluation Assurance Activity Report (AAR). ## 7.1 Developer Testing No evidence of developer testing is required in the assurance activities for this product. ## 7.2 Evaluation Team Independent Testing The evaluation team verified the product according to a Common Criteria Certification document and ran the tests specified in the NDcPP30e/SSH10 including the tests associated with optional requirements. The AAR, in sections 1.1 lists the tested devices, provides a list of test tools, and has diagrams of the test environment. ### 8 Evaluated Configuration Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN appliance models include: | Product Component | Model | |------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | SD-WAN Instant- On Network (ION) Devices | ION 1200, ION 1200-C-NA, ION 1200-C-ROW, ION 1200-C-5G-WW | | SD-WAN Instant- On Network (ION) Devices | ION 1200-S, ION 1200-S-C-NA, ION 1200-S-C-ROW, ION 1200-S-5G-WW | | SD-WAN Instant- On Network (ION) Devices | ION 3200, ION 3200H | | SD-WAN Instant- On Network (ION) Devices | ION 5200 | | SD-WAN Instant- On Network (ION) Devices | ION 9200 | | SD-WAN Controller | VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3: Dell PowerEdge (PE) R740 Processor: Intel Xeon Gold 6248 (Cascade Lake microarchitecture) with Broadcom 57416 NIC. | | Virtual ION (vION) | VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3: Dell PowerEdge (PE) R740 Processor: Intel Xeon Gold 6248 (Cascade Lake microarchitecture) with Broadcom 57416 NIC. | ### 9 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. The evaluation determined the Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, and Controller running 6.5 TOE to be Part 2 extended, and to meet the SARs contained in the NDcPP30e/SSH10. ## 9.1 Evaluation of the Security Target (ASE) The evaluation team applied each ASE CEM work unit. The ST evaluation ensured the ST contains a description of the environment in terms of policies and assumptions, a statement of security Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 10 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 requirements claimed to be met by the Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 products that are consistent with the Common Criteria, and product security function descriptions that support the requirements. The validator 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. ## 9.2 Evaluation of the Development (ADV) The evaluation team applied each ADV CEM work unit. The evaluation team 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 Security Target and Guidance documents. Additionally the evaluator performed the assurance activities specified in the NDcPP30e/SSH10 related to the examination of the information contained in the TSS. The validator 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. ## 9.3 Evaluation of the Guidance Documents (AGD) The evaluation team applied each AGD CEM work unit. The evaluation team 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 validator 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. ## 9.4 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 validator 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. 11 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 ## 9.5 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 NDcPP30e/SSH10 and recorded the results in a Test Report, summarized in the AAR. The validator 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. ## 9.6 Vulnerability Assessment Activity (VAN) The evaluation team applied each AVA CEM work unit. The vulnerability analysis is in the Detailed Test Report (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 the National Vulnerability Database (https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/search) and Vulnerability Notes Database (http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/) with the following search terms: ' Palo Alto ' , ' Palo Alto Networks ' , ' SD-WAN ' , ' Instant-On Network ' , ' ION Devices ' , ' ION 1200 ' , ' ION 1200-S ' , ' vION ' , ' ION 3200 ' , ' ION 5200 ' , ' ION 9200 ' , ' SD-WAN Controller ' , ' Intel Xeon Gold 6248 ' , ' Intel Atom P5362 ' , ' OpenSSL 3.0.2 ' , and ' OpenSSH_8.9p1 '. The validator 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. ## 9.7 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. ### 10 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 Palo Alto Networks Common Criteria Evaluated Configuration Guide (CCECG) for Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 12 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5. No versions of the TOE and software, either earlier or later were evaluated. Please note that the functionality evaluated is scoped exclusively to the security functional requirements specified in the Security Target. Other functionality included in the product was not assessed as part of this evaluation. Other functionality provided by devices in the operational environment, such as a syslog server or other network infrastructure, need to be assessed separately and no further conclusions can be drawn about their effectiveness. All other functionality provided, to include software, firmware, or hardware that was not part of the evaluated configuration needs to be assessed separately and no further conclusions can be drawn about their effectiveness. All other concerns and issues are adequately addressed in other parts of this document. ### 11 Annexes Not applicable ### 12 Security Target The Security Target is identified as: Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 Security Target, Version 0.6, September 9, 2026 . ### 13 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 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. 13 Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Validation Report Version 0.3, October 5, 2026 Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 - 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. ### 14 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 3.0e, 06 December 2023 (NDcPP30e). - [5] Functional Package for Secure Shell (SSH), Version 1.0, 13 May 2021 (SSH10). - [6] Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5 Security Target, Version 0.6, September 9, 2026 (ST). - [7] Assurance Activity Report for Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5, Version 0.2, September 9, 2026 (AAR). - [8] Detailed Test Report for Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5, Version 0.2, September 9, 2026 (DTR). - [9] Evaluation Technical Report for Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN Instant-On Network (ION) Devices ION 1200, ION 1200-S, ION 3200, ION 5200, ION 9200, vION, and Controller running 6.5, Version 0.2, September 9, 2026 (ETR). 14