3 Major STIG Categories STIG Fundamentals · 4:17 Covering the three major STIG categories defined by DISA, listeners will gain a foundational understanding of how security configuration guides are organized across operating systems and other key system types.
2 STIG Document Structure STIG Fundamentals · 3:12 Dive into the anatomy of a STIG document as you explore its nine essential components, from Group Title and Rule Title to STIG ID, Vuln ID, and severity categories that determine priority levels.
1 Obtaining STIGs STIG Fundamentals · 7:59 Covering the foundational step of accessing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), this chapter walks you through navigating DISA's public portal at public.cyber.mil to freely download official security guidance without needing an account.
2 STIG Viewer STIG Fundamentals · 3:44 Dive into STIG Viewer, the essential tool for applying security standards and maintaining compliance, and learn how to import XCCDF files, transform them into organized checklists, and generate structured CKL files for streamlined security assessments.
2 The STIG Ecosystem STIG Fundamentals · 4:19 Dive into the broader ecosystem surrounding STIGs, exploring how DoD Instruction 8500.01 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) work together to form the backbone of military cybersecurity policy.
1 SRG-to-STIG Hierarchy STIG Fundamentals · 3:25 Tracing the organizational structure from NIST 800-53 controls down to product-level implementation, this track maps the complete hierarchy that connects broad security standards to real-world application through SRGs and STIGs.
3 SCAP and Automated Assessment STIG Fundamentals · 3:14 Dive into the world of Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and discover how automated tools streamline STIG assessments, replacing slow manual processes with machine-readable benchmarks using XCCDF and OVAL definitions to keep systems compliant efficiently.
2 RHEL / Linux STIG STIG Fundamentals · 3:26 Dive into the essential security controls for hardening Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems using STIG guidelines, covering critical topics like file permissions, SUID/SGID management, and controlled root access to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.
3 Network Device STIGs STIG Fundamentals · 5:09 Covering the three core network device types—routers, switches, and firewalls—this chapter breaks down how DISA STIGs apply common security rules across all of them, including how authentication protocols like TACACS and RADIUS keep access tightly controlled.