NetBackup Media Server Encryption Option (MSEO) Driver
NetBackup Media Server Encryption Option (MSEO) Driver, from Vormetric, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1057 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1057 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Vormetric, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 6.1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The "Powered by Vormetric", NetBackup Media Server Encryption Option (MSEO) product from Symantec, provides a cost-effective, easy to manage data encryption solution for securing enterprise backup tapes. It is based on robust encryption methods and provides a centralized approach for the encryption process and key management.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms (3)
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Linux Enterprise 4 Update 4 64-bit (single-user mode)
- Solaris 10 64-bit
- Solaris 8 64-bit
- Solaris 9 64-bit
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4
- Windows 2003 Server Enterprise SP2 X64 Edition
- Windows 2003 Server Enterprise SP2 32-bit
- Windows 2003 Server Enterprise SP2 64-bit
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-25 | Initial | DOMUS |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2008-11-25