After you enable FIPS mode on a macOS endpoint, you can verify the setting by using RepCLI.

For more information about RepCLI, see Managing Sensors by using RepCLI in the VMware Carbon Black Cloud User Guide.

Procedure

  • ♦ Run the RepCLI status command; for example: 
    sudo /Applications/VMware\ Carbon\ Black\ Cloud/repcli.bundle/Contents/MacOS/repcli status

Results

In the status output, find the line labeled FIPS Mode:

./repcli status
General Info:
	Sensor Version: 3.5.97.158
	Kernel Type: System Extension
	System Extension: Running
	Kernel File Filter: Connected
	Background Scan: Complete
	Sensor Restarts: 982
	Last Reset: not set
	FIPS Mode: Enabled