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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Ubuntu 16.04
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The Installed Operating System Is FIPS 140-2 Certified
The Installed Operating System Is FIPS 140-2 Certified
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The Installed Operating System Is FIPS 140-2 Certified
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To enable processing of sensitive information the operating system must provide certified cryptographic modules compliant with FIPS 140-2 standard. Ubuntu Linux is supported by Canonical Ltd. As the Ubuntu Linux Vendor, Canonical Ltd. is responsible for government certifications and standards. Users of Ubuntu Linux either need an Ubuntu Advantage subscription or need to be using Ubuntu Pro from a sponsored vendor in order to have access to FIPS content supported by Canonical.