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    How To Enable Fips On Windows 10

    Benjamin WhiteBy

    FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) is a US government security standard used to validate cryptographic algorithms used in software and hardware. It is important to enable FIPS on Windows 10 in order to secure data and protect against data breaches. This article will guide you through the steps of enabling FIPS on Windows 10.

    Enabling Fips on Windows 10

    1. Open the Control Panel on your Windows 10 PC and go to “System and Security”.
    2. Select “Administrative Tools” and then “Local Security Policy”.
    3. In the left pane, select “Local Policies” and then “Security Options”.
    4. Find the “System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing” option and double-click it.
    5. Select “Enabled” in the box and click “OK”.

    Verifying Fips is Enabled

    1. Go back to the “Local Security Policy” window and select “Security Settings”.
    2. Look for the “System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing” option.
    3. Confirm that the option is enabled.

    Enabling FIPS on Windows 10 is a simple process that can help protect your data and prevent data breaches. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily verify that FIPS is enabled on your Windows 10 PC.