WAS v8.5 > Reference > SetsManage FIPS
Use this page to disable Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) or to enable security standards required by the government.
WebSphere Application Server integrates cryptographic modules, which include JSSE and Java Cryptography Extension (JCE). JSSE and JCE must undergo the certification process to meet government standards, and WAS must be configured to use them as specified by the standards.
To view this dmgr console page, click Security > SSL certificate and key management > Manage FIPS.
Disable FIPS
Select to disable FIPS, which is the default.
Data type: Default: Range: Boolean Enabled Enabled or Disabled
Enable FIPS 140-2
Enable FIPS 140-2. This option makes IBMJSSE2 and IBMJCEFIPS the active providers.
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) specifies requirements on cryptographic modules. WAS has been able to configure using the FIPS 140-2 standard the longest. Many users can be configured to use this level, but might be required to move up to the newer SP800-131 or Suite B standard.
Data type: Default: Range: Boolean Enabled Enabled or Disabled
Enable SP800-131
Enable SP800-131.
SP800-131 is a requirement originated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) which requires longer key lengths and stronger cryptography. The specification also provides a transition configuration to enable users to move to a strict enforcement of SP800-131. The transition configuration also enables users to run with a mixture of settings from both FIPS140-2 and SP800-131. SP800-131 can be run in two modes, transition and strict.
Data type: Default: Range: Boolean Enabled Enabled or Disabled
Enable Suite B: Accept 128 bit keys
Select to specify that suite B cryptography is used, and is configured to accept a 128-bit key size. Keystore certificate algorithms require Elliptical curve (EC) cryptography.
Data type: Default: Range: Boolean Enabled Enabled or Disabled
Enable Suite B: Accept 192-bit keys
Select to specify that suite B cryptography is used, and is configured to accept a 192-bit key size. Keystore certificate algorithms require Elliptical curve (EC) cryptography.
Suite B can run in 2 modes: 128-bit or 192-bit. If using 192-bit mode, you must apply the unrestricted policy file to the JDK so the stronger cipher required for the 192-bit mode can be used.
Data type: Default: Range: Boolean Enabled Enabled or Disabled
Convert certificates
Select to convert certificates to the selected security standard. All certificates in keystores associated with an Secure Socket Layer (SSL) configuration are converted.
Related concepts:
WAS security standards configurations
Related
Configure WAS for the Suite B security standard
Configure WAS for SP800-131 standard strict mode
Transitioning WAS to the SP800-131 security standard
Configure Federal Information Processing Standard Java Secure Socket Extension files
Reference:
FIPSCommands command group for AdminTask