Forcepoint Sidewinder
Forcepoint Sidewinder, from Forcepoint, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2693 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 installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section Secure Operation. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2693 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Forcepoint · website |
| Firmware versions | 8.3.2P07 with patch 8.3.2E106 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
McAfee Firewall Enterprise solutions provide unmatched protection for the enterprise in the most mission-critical and sensitive environments. McAfee Firewall Enterprise appliances are created to meet the specific needs of organizations of all types and enable those organizations to reduce costs and mitigate the evolving risks that threaten today's networks and applications.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1833, 2711, 2713 |
| CVL | 168, 171 |
| DRBG | 448, 450 |
| DSA | 828, 830 |
| ECDSA | 472, 474 |
| HMAC | 1086, 1690, 1692 |
| RSA | 1407, 1409 |
| SHS | 1612, 2276, 2278 |
| Triple-DES | 1185, 1628, 1630 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- The module was tested on the 1402-C3 McAfee Firewall Enterprise with a proprietary OS (SecureOS® version 8.3)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-03 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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: 2016-08-03