Pointsec 4.1
Pointsec 4.1, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #208 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 | 208 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 4.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Pointsec version 4.1 employs hard disk encryption to guarantee that no users can access or manipulate information on an encrypted device, either from available files, erased files, or temporary files. Pointsec version 4.1 safeguards the operating system and the important system files (which often contain clues to passwords for Windows), shared devices, and the network.
Security level exceptions
- Operating System Security: Tested as meeting Level 1 with Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 95 and NT Server/Workstation 4.0 (SP6a)
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | 85 |
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #146); BLOWFISH; AES; CAST
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-21 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2002-03-28 | Update | |
| 2003-06-18 | Update | |
| 2008-04-29 | Update | |
| 2009-05-28 | Update |
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: 2002-03-21, 2002-03-28, 2003-06-18, 2008-04-29, 2009-05-28