FIPS Settings
- Last Updated: May 5, 2026
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FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) 140-2 is a U.S. government standard that defines security requirements for cryptographic modules. Enabling FIPS mode ensures that the system uses only cryptographic algorithms and modules that are compliant with this standard.
FIPS mode is disabled by default. Prior to Flowmon 13, FIPS-compliant ciphers were enforced for HTTPS and SSH services. Starting with Flowmon 13, however, FIPS mode must be explicitly enabled to enforce the use of FIPS-compliant ciphers across the entire system. You must enable FIPS mode if your organization requires compliance with FIPS 140-2 standards.
A system reboot is required for FIPS mode changes to take effect.
How to Enable or Disable FIPS Mode
You can manage FIPS mode using one of the following methods:
User Interface (UI)
To enable the protection, simply click Enable FIPS mode and reboot the appliance for the changes to take effect.
REST API
Use the appropriate API endpoint to update the FIPS mode setting. Refer to the API documentation for authentication and request format.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
Run the following command to enable FIPS mode:
/usr/bin/php /var/www/shtml/index.php Cli:SetFipsMode -enable=true
To disable FIPS mode:
/usr/bin/php /var/www/shtml/index.php Cli:SetFipsMode -enable=false
Post-Configuration
After enabling or disabling FIPS mode reboot the system to apply the changes.