Enable FIPS 140-2

To use the FIPS 140-2 feature in IBM Worklight v6.1.0, we must first enable the optional feature.

To enable this option in a MobileFirst client project, select the FIPS 140-2 optional feature in the MPF Studio. After the optional feature is enabled, it must then be configured as described in the What to do next section. After the FIPS 140-2 optional feature is enabled and configured, this feature applies both to HTTPS and JSONStore data encryption.

FIPS 140-2 is only supported on Android and iOS, and only for i386, armv7, and armv7s architectures.

The FIPS 140-2 feature is an optional feature in IBM Worklight v6.1.0. To use the FIPS 140-2 feature, we must enable it by modifying application-descriptor.xml.

1. Double-click application-descriptor.xml to open it in the Application Descriptor Editor.

2. Click the Design tab.

3. Under Overview, expand Application [the application's name].

4. Click Optional Features.

5. Click Add.

6. Select FIPS 140-2.

7. Click OK.

   Figure 1. Installing the FIPS 140-2 optional feature

   

What to do next

Configure FIPS 140-2 mode for HTTPS and JSONStore encryption

Parent topic: FIPS 140-2 support