NSM Application Cryptographic Module
NSM Application Cryptographic Module, from McAfee, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1295 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 | 1295 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) is a simple, centralized management software for distributed McAfee Network Security Platform intrusion prevention system (IPS) sensors and network access control (NAC) appliances. The NSM console with its intuitive graphical interface gives administrators complete control and real-time data, so that they can manage, configure, administer, and monitor all IPS and NAC appliances across widely distributed, mission-critical deployments. The NSM Application Crypto Module provides cryptographic services for the Network Security Manager application.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); DES; RC4; MD5; HMAC-MD5
Tested configurations
- Windows Server 2003 Standard (SP 2) running on a Dell PowerEdge SC1420
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-26 | 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: 2010-04-26