Enabling FIPS mode options

You can enable FIPS mode on the IBM QRadar Network Security appliance if the appliance is new or if it has not been initially configured.

You can only enable FIPS mode on the appliance during the initial setup. If you decide to enable FIPS mode later, you must reinstall the IBM QRadar Network Security firmware or perform a restore to factory defaults (unconfigured) operation.

When enabled, the IBM QRadar Network Security Local Management Interface displays the message FIPS Mode: Enabled.