McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders, from McAfee, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1132 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1132 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 3.1.1.7 and 3.1.2.11 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders is a user transparent and high performing client software for encryption of files and folders on local drives, network shares, removable media and CD/DVD. E-mail attachments may also be encrypted for both internal and external recipients. In addition, the centralized McAfee Endpoint Encryption management system provides flexible and powerful management of encryption policies and keys, robust recovery tools, policy enforcement and remote deployment.
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); RC5; AES (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 |
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