Rules Related To 'dracut'

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Install the dracut-fips Package

package_dracut-fips_installed

Description

To enable FIPS, the system requires that the dracut-fips package be installed. The dracut-fips package can be installed with the following command:

$ sudo dnf install dracut-fips

Rationale

Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The operating system must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.