SafeNet ProtectDrive Cryptographic Engine
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. For Windows 7: With module Microsoft Windows 7 Kernel Mode Cryptographic Primitives Library (cng.sys) validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #1328 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | SafeNet, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.1 |
Module description
SafeNet ProtectDrive Cryptographic Engine 1.0.1 provides cryptographic services and key management for the SafeNet ProtectDrive Disk Encryption product. SafeNet ProtectDrive delivers full disk encryption for general purpose computers, laptops and removable media.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| HMAC | 1208, 1209, 1210 |
| PBKDF2 | vendor affirmed |
| RNG | 1048 |
| SHS | 1751, 1752, 1753, 1754 |
Other algorithms
DES; Triple-DES (non-compliant); IDEA; RSA (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Windows 7 Ultimate Edition SP1 (X64 version) running on Dell E6400 (single-user mode)
- Windows 7 Ultimate Edition SP1 (X86 version) running on Dell E6400
- Windows XP SP3 (X86 version) running on Dell E6400
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-17 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants 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: 2013-09-17