NSM Application Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2172 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 7.1.15.1.11 |
Module description
McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) is a simple, centralized management software for distributed McAfee Network Security Platform intrusion prevention system (IPS) sensors. The NSM console with its intuitive graphical interface gives administrators complete control and real-time data, so that they can manage, configure, administer, and monitor all IPS appliances across widely distributed, mission-critical deployments. The NSM Application Crypto Module provides cryptographic services for the Network Security Manager application.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; non-compliant); MD5; HMAC-MD5; NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 running on a GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-17 | Initial | UL Verification Services, 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: 2014-06-17