FIPS 140-2 Capable SSL for Windows
For Windows, the SSL version shipped with SAS is FIPS
140-2 compliant. In Windows XP and in later versions of Windows, you
need only to enable the System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant
algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing setting
under your Local Security Policy or as part of Group Policy. This
setting informs applications that they should use only cryptographic
algorithms that are FIPS 140-2 compliant and in compliance with FIPS
approved modes of operation.
To check that your Windows
server is configured for FIPS, go to the Windows Start Menu
Search and enter “Local Security Policy”.
The Local Security Policy window appears.
Search and enter “Local Security Policy”.
The Local Security Policy window appears.
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In the left pane of the Security Policies, expand Local Policies.
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Click Security Options.
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In the right pane, scroll down to System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing and make sure that the item is enabled.
