FortiClient 5.0 VPN Client
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and configured according to the Entropy Token Section of the Security Policy. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. There is no assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2542 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | FortiClient 5.0, build0367, 151201 |
Module description
The FortiClient VPN client provides a FIPS 140-2 validated, IPSec and SSL VPN client for Windows platforms.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 2912, 2924 |
| CVL | 329 |
| DRBG | 538 |
| HMAC | 1842, 1851 |
| PBKDF | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | 1533 |
| SHS | 2451, 2460 |
| Triple-DES | 1728, 1737 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 196 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 144 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Windows 7 Enterprise Edition running on a Dell Optiplex 755 with the Fortinet entropy token (part number FTR-ENT-1) (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-26 | Initial | DXC Technology |
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: 2016-01-26