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Troubleshooting FIPS mode

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Issues might arise when operating Trellix ESM in FIPS mode.

Can't talk to the Trellix ESM

  • Check for an error condition on the Trellix ESM FIPS Self-test page.

    • If a single digit 0 is displayed, indicating that the device has failed a FIPS self-test, reboot the Trellix ESM device and attempt to correct the problem. If the failure condition persists, contact Support for further instructions.

    • If a single digit 1 is displayed, the communication problem is not due to FIPS failure. Contact Support for further troubleshooting steps.

Can't talk to the device

  • If there is a status flag next to the device on the system navigation tree, place the cursor over it. If it says FIPS Failure, contact Trellix Support by going to the support portal.

  • Follow the description under the Can't talk to the Trellix ESM  issue.

The file is invalid error when adding a device

You can't export a key from a non-FIPS device and import it to a device operating in FIPS mode. Also, you can't export a key from an FIPS device and import it to a non-FIPS device. This error appears when you try either scenario.