McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs, from McAfee, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1601 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 | 1601 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 5.2.6 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs is a Software Only Module which resides on general purpose computer systems. The module is used for whole disk encryption that enables users to secure sensitive data stored on hard disk drives in the event of a lost or stolen workstation or laptop computer. McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs is an enterprise class software product that is centrally managed and can be deployed to large heterogeneous enterprise environments.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Windows Vista 64-bit (single-user mode)
- Windows XP 32-bit
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-08 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
| 2011-10-04 | 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: 2011-09-08, 2011-10-04