Module Name
NSM Application Cryptographic Module
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) is a simple, centralized management software for distributed McAfee Network Security Platform intrusion prevention system (IPS) sensors and network access control (NAC) appliances. The NSM console with its intuitive graphical interface gives administrators complete control and real-time data, so that they can manage, configure, administer, and monitor all IPS and NAC appliances across widely distributed, mission-critical deployments. The NSM Application Crypto Module provides cryptographic services for the Network Security Manager application.
Tested Configuration(s)
- Windows Server 2003 Standard (SP 2) running on a Dell PowerEdge SC1420
Other Algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); DES; RC4; MD5; HMAC-MD5