FortiClient Crypto Library
Caveat: Interim Validation. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys)
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4931 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-12-19 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Fortinet Technologies Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 7.0.2 |
Module description
The module provides cryptographic support for FortiClient, Fortinet’s endpoint security application. The module provides FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic support for services such as IPSEC and SSL VPN.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A3419 |
| AES-CBC | A4688 |
| AES-ECB | A3419 |
| Counter DRBG | A3419 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3419 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A3419 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3419 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3419 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A3419 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A3419 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A4688 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A3419 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A4688 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A3419 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A4688 |
| HMAC-SHA3-512 | A3419 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3419 |
| KAS-FFC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3419 |
| PBKDF | A3419 |
| RSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3419 |
| RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3419 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3419 |
| Safe Primes Key Generation | A3419 |
| SHA-1 | A3419 |
| SHA2-256 | A3419 |
| SHA2-256 | A4688 |
| SHA2-384 | A3419 |
| SHA2-384 | A4688 |
| SHA2-512 | A3419 |
| SHA2-512 | A4688 |
| SHA3-512 | A3419 |
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows 10 running on a Dell XPS 8700 with a Intel Core i7-4770
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-20 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2024-12-20