FIPS control center interface

In this interface, you can configure your tenant to comply with the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).

The following sections help you plan for FIPS 140-2 compliance and walk you through the steps to configure your tenant to use FIPS. This interface is available in IBM RPA Control Center starting from version 21.0.1.

• Planning for FIPS 140-2 compliance
  Enabling FIPS mode in your tenant is irreversible. Make sure to plan before transitioning.

• Configuring FIPS 140-2 in your tenant
  Learn how to enable FIPS mode in your tenant.

IBM Robotic Process Automation uses the IBM® Java Runtime Environment version 8 for UMS and ILMT components. IBM® Java Runtime Environment version 8 uses FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic providers and IBM® Crypto for C (ICC) for cryptography.

⚠ Attention: The status of the FIPS 140-2 module is set to Historical by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). For more information about the term Historical, see CMVP Historical Validation List 🡥. The FIPS-140 certificates and the documentation posted with them are now older than 5 years, and do not reflect the latest guidance on how the module can be used in FIPS mode. For more information, see SP800-131A Revision 1 Transitions 🡥. Federal Agencies are advised not to include Historical modules in new procurements. Agencies must assess the risk of where and how the modules on the validation list are used before they decide to continue to use them.