McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1131 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 5.1.6, 5.1.7 and 5.1.8 |
Module description
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PC is a high performance software solution that provides sector-level encryption of a PC's hard drive in a manner that is totally transparent to the user. In addition, the centralized McAfee Endpoint Encryption management system provides robust recovery tools, administration, and implementation.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows Vista 32
- Microsoft Windows Vista 64
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-22 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2009-07-24 | Update | |
| 2010-02-12 | Update | |
| 2011-03-28 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2009-05-22, 2009-07-24, 2010-02-12, 2011-03-28