McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs Client (formerly SafeBoot Client)
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs Client (formerly SafeBoot Client), from McAfee, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #279 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 | 279 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | McAfee, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 4.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for PCs Client is a high performance software solution that provides sector-level encryption of a PC's hard drive in a manner that is totally transparent to the user. In addition, the centralized McAfee Endpoint Encryption management system provides robust recovery tools, administration, and implementation.
Security level exceptions
- Operating System Security: Tested as meeting Level 1 with Microsoft Windows 95 SR2 (single user mode)
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-26 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2006-08-18 | Update | |
| 2006-08-29 | Update | |
| 2007-04-30 | Update | |
| 2008-06-23 | 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: 2002-11-26, 2006-08-18, 2006-08-29, 2007-04-30, 2008-06-23