Network Security Platform Sensor M-6050 and M-8000 (M-8000 P and M-8000 S)
Network Security Platform Sensor M-6050 and M-8000 (M-8000 P and M-8000 S), from McAfee, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1182 at overall level 2. 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 | 1182 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns M-6050 (IAP-M65K-ISA, IFO-M65K-ISA, IIP-M65K-ISA) V1.4 and M-8000 (IAP-M80K-ISA, IFO-M80K-ISA, IIP-M80K-ISA) V1.4 |
| Firmware versions | 4.1.11.26 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Network Security Platform products (formerly known as IntruShield) are IPS & IDS systems that protect network infrastructures & endpoints from intrusions such as zero-day, DoS, spyware, VoIP, botnet, malware, phishing, & encrypted attacks with highly accurate, enterprise-class risk-aware intrusion prevention. The Network Security Management system manages the sensor deployments & permits the customer to receive real-time network status updates & alerts, implement customized security policies & incident response plans, & perform forensic analysis of attacks.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); Blowfish; DES; MD5; TACACS
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-31 | Initial | 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: 2009-08-31