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Verify system impact of FIPS mode

Updated on Oct 1, 2026
Published on Sep 30, 2026

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In FIPS mode, self-tests are performed on start of the client system when the Trellix Core Cryptography AES (TCC AES) and WolfSSL modules are loaded. If FIPS self-tests fail, the system responds in one of these ways:

If FIPS self-tests fail, the system responds in one of these ways:

If the TCC AES and WolfSSL FIPS components fail the self-test, the system doesn't enforce policies.
If the Trellix FRP driver fails the self-test, the driver performs a bug-check (crash).

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