FortiClient Crypto Module
FortiClient Crypto Module, from Fortinet, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #950 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 | 950 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Fortinet, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 3.0.470 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The FortiClient Crypto Module provides cryptographic services for Fortinet's FortiClient Host Security product (hereafter referred to as FortiClient). The primary purpose of the module is providing cryptographic support for FortiClient's IPSec feature. The module also provides cryptographic support for protecting FortiClient's critical security parameters, passwords and configuration information. The module is distributed as part of the FortiClient software package.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
DES; MD5; HMAC MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 80 and 110 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Windows XP Professional, SP2 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-22 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2008-06-13 | 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: 2008-05-22, 2008-06-13