General Steps to Place the Device in FIPS Mode

Perform the following steps to place the device in FIPS mode.
  1. Copy the needed signature files. Refer to step 3 in Performing a FIPS or CC Software Upgrade to FastIron 10.0.10d.
  2. Perform a FIPS self-test to verify the correct signature files were copied. Refer to Perform a FIPS self-test.
  3. Assume Crypto Officer role.
  4. Enable FIPS mode. Refer to Enabling FIPS mode.
  5. Zeroize shared secrets and host keys. Refer to Zeroizing shared secrets and host keys.
  6. Save the configuration. Refer to Saving the configuration.
  7. Reload the device. Refer to Reloading the device.
Parent topic: Placing the Device in FIPS Mode