Fortress Secure Client
Fortress Secure Client, from Fortress™ Technologies, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #773 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 | 773 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Fortress™ Technologies, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.5.6 and 2.5.7 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Fortress Secure Client is a software module designed to deliver security on wireless devices such as bar scanners, handhelds, and laptops using various operating systems. A plug-and-play solution, the Client encrypts and decrypts communication across the WLAN and protects the device against attacks without user intervention.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
DES; MD5; Blowfish; GUAVA; IDEA; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 56 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, CE 3.0, CE 4.0 and Linux Kernel 2.4.21-37:EL (in single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-18 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
| 2007-06-20 | Update | |
| 2010-03-26 | Update | |
| 2013-05-17 | Update | 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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2007-05-18, 2007-06-20, 2010-03-26, 2013-05-17