Service now RPA FIPS IssueIssue FIPS compliance signifies that a product meets all the required security standards established by the U.S. government to protect sensitive information. It ensures that the product incorporates the necessary cryptographic and security measures to safeguard data effectively. What is the purpose of FIPS? FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) is a set of guidelines that define standards for document processing, encryption algorithms, and other information technology practices. These standards are designed for non-military government agencies and also apply to government contractors and vendors who work with these agencies, ensuring secure handling of sensitive data. Why Enable FIPS? FIPS is a critical standard developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to protect government data. Enabling FIPS ensures that those working with government data or systems adhere to stringent security measures. It establishes a framework to safeguard data and ensures that any entity handling government information meets the required safety and compliance standards before being granted access.CauseIf FIPS is enabled on a machine, it can interfere with running automation through runtime. In this case, the automation will not proceed until FIPS is disabled on the Windows machine.ResolutionTo disable FIPS, please follow these steps: Open the Start menu on your Windows machine.Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.Type gpedit.msc in the command prompt and press Enter.In the Group Policy window, click on Computer Configuration.Select Windows Settings.Click on Security Settings.Navigate to Local Policies > Security Options.Find and disable System Cryptography. Find System Cryptography and Select the 'System Cryptography: Use FIPS complaint algorithms for encryption, hashing and signing' and Disable it. This will disable FIPS, allowing your automation to run without restrictions.