Enabling FIPS mode involves prerequisites that must be fulfilled before you configure Carbon Black EDR to operate in a FIPS-compliant environment. This section guides you through the steps to prepare your RHEL8 environment for FIPS mode in Carbon Black EDR.

By addressing these prerequisites, you establish a solid foundation for a secure deployment.

Note: You must have administrative access to the RHEL 8 machine or the necessary privileges to perform system configuration changes.