Amazon WorkSpaces Pools now supports FIPS 140-2 validated endpoints
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Amazon WorkSpaces Pools now supports FIPS 140-2 validated endpoints, providing enhanced cryptographic security for user streaming sessions.
- FIPS 140-2 is a U.S. government standard for cryptographic module security
- Enables encryption for sensitive or regulated workloads
- Can be enabled via AWS Console by setting endpoint encryption to FIPS 140-2 Validated Mode
- Supported in 4 AWS regions: GovCloud (US-East and US-West), US East (N. Virginia), and US West (Oregon)
- Requires directory to be in STOPPED state and preferred protocol set to TCP
This update provides enhanced security for WorkSpaces Pools, meeting strict government encryption standards.
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