What is FIPS Mode Support?

FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) are a set of standards that describe document processing, provide standard algorithms for searching, and provide other information processing standards for use within government agencies.  FIPS also provides requirements for the encryption of data.

Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2(FIPS 140-2) is a standard that describes requirements for cryptography modules and components.  The standard is published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

If BlueZone Security Server is installed with FIPS Mode Support enabled, then BlueZone Security Server is compliant with FIPS 140-2 - Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules.