SafeGuard Cryptographic Engine
SafeGuard Cryptographic Engine, from Sophos Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1549 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 | 1549 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Sophos Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 5.60 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
SafeGuard Cryptographic Engine is the core cryptographic component of Sophos' encryption products SafeGuard Enterprise, SafeGuard PrivateDisk, SafeGuard LAN Crypt and SafeGuard PrivateCrypto. It provides a solid implementation of standard algorithms used for disk and file encryption, key generation, key management, and integrity protection.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Tested configurations
- FreeBSD 6.1 (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 32-bit
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64-bit
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-27 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2011-05-27