You need to ensure that your software is secure and safeguarded from security vulnerabilities. DISA STIGs help you ensure the security of your software. Read on to learn how.
What You Need to Know About DISA STIG
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) provides technical guides referred to as Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). DISA is a part of the Department of Defense and it was created to provide guidance for the IT and technological aspects of organizing, delivering and managing defense-related information. The most prominent of these are the STIG guidelines which outline how an organization should handle and manage security software and systems.
What’s Included in the Complete STIG Security List
Each STIG provides you with technical guidance to secure information systems and software that might otherwise be vulnerable to security issues.
The DoD regularly updates STIGs to ensure that you are able to complete the following three actions:
1. Configure hardware and software properly.
2. Implement security protocols.
3. Organize training processes.
By using a STIG, you are able to identify potential security vulnerabilities in your code. DISA STIG Compliance Levels While each STIG is unique, every DISA STIG has three compliance levels, which are referred to as “categories.” The categories indicate the severity of the risk of failing to address a particular security vulnerability and weakness. From the most to least severe, the categories are:
Category I: Category I refers to any vulnerability that will directly and immediately result in loss of confidentiality, availability, or integrity. In addition, these vulnerabilities can enable cybercriminals unauthorized access to classified data or facilities, which can lead to DoS attack. Category I risks are the most severe as they can result in loss of life, damage to facilities or mission familiar.
Category II: Category II vulnerabilities are any vulnerabilities that can result in the loss of confidentiality, availability or integrity.
Category III: Category III vulnerabilities are any vulnerabilities that degrades measures to protect against the loss of confidentiality, availability, or integrity.
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