The following topics describe how to configure Palo Alto Networks® firewalls and appliances to support the Common Criteria and the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 (FIPS 140-2), which are security certifications that ensure a standard set of security assurances and functionalities. These certifications are often required by civilian U.S. government agencies and government contractors.

For details about product certifications and third-party validation, refer to the Certifications page.