You can set up the XQ FIPS Helper Application on Microsoft Edge and Chrome browsers on MacOS. The following steps are intended to be performed by an administrator.
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Installing the FIPS Helper
- Download the latest MacOS—XQ FIPS Helper.pkg.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to install the XQ Outlook Add-In FIPS Helper.
Setting up Google Chrome
- Open your Google Chrome browser and navigate to the XQ FIPS Helper Extension in the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome and Add extension.
- You should now see the “XQ FIPS Helper” extension appear in your installed extensions.
Setting up Microsoft Edge
- Open your Edge browser and navigate to the XQ FIPS Helper Extension in the Chrome Web Store,
- Note: Chrome Extensions are compatible with the Edge browser.
- Click Get, Allow, and Add Extension.
- You should now see the “XQ FIPS Helper” extension appear in your installed extensions.
Install the Outlook or Google Chrome Secure Email extension
To ensure your email client is CMMC compliant, you must install either the Outlook or Google Chrome Secure Email extension. Go to the CMMC Email Deployment Guide for next steps.