McAfee Endpoint Encryption Client Windows Cryptographic Module 1.0 [1] and McAfee Endpoint Encryption Client Preboot Cryptographic Module 1.0 [2]
McAfee Endpoint Encryption Client Windows Cryptographic Module 1.0 [1] and McAfee Endpoint Encryption Client Preboot Cryptographic Module 1.0 [2], from McAfee, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1686 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1686 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 6.1.3 |
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
RC5; PKCS#5; AES (non-compliant); NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); AES (Cert. #1881, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- (McAfee Endpoint Encryption Preboot OS running on Intel Core i3 without PAA
- (Windows XP 32-bit or Windows 7 64-bit running on Intel Core i3 without PAA
- McAfee Endpoint Encryption Preboot OS running on Intel Core i5 or i7 with PAA) [2] (single-user mode)
- Windows 7 32-bit or Windows Vista 32-bit running on Intel Core i5 with PAA
- Windows 7 64-bit or Windows Vista 64-bit running on Intel Core i7 with PAA) [1]
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-09 | Initial | 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: 2012-03-09