Agent Cryptographic Module
Agent Cryptographic Module, from McAfee, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1588 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 with module RSA BSAFE Crypto-C Micro Edition validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #828 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1588 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 or 1.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
McAfee Agent Cryptographic Module provides cryptographic operations for McAfee Agent, a software agent used in conjunction with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) to manage and monitor numerous end-point security products.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (x86 32-bit) (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-05 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
| 2013-04-26 | Update | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
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: 2011-08-05, 2013-04-26