STIG DISA regulation
What is STIG DISA?
STIG stands for Security Technical Implementation Guides, developed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) of the U.S. Department of Defense.
These guides provide secure technical configurations for operating systems, applications, databases, and devices to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen cybersecurity in mission-critical environments.
If you’ve heard of STIG DISA but aren’t sure what it is, it’s a reference framework ensuring systems meet strict technical security standards, especially where protecting information is essential.
Why is following DISA STIGs important?
Originally designed for the U.S. military, STIG DISA has become a global cybersecurity benchmark
Implementing STIGs prevents unauthorized access, mitigates security breaches, and ensures compliance with integrity, confidentiality, and availability requirements.
Moreover, aligning with Security Technical Implementation Guides simplifies compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
- Organizations handling classified or sensitive data
- Public sector entities and technology contractors
- Defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure companies
- IT and cybersecurity teams managing legacy or modern systems
- Software and service providers serving institutional clients
- Exposure to cyberattacks due to insecure configurations
- Failed audits and contract losses in regulated environments
- Security breaches with legal and reputational impact
- Lack of alignment with international compliance frameworks
Ensure your STIG compliance with Bsecure
At Bsecure, we help implement and validate STIGs in complex infrastructures such as z/OS environments, ensuring automated, sustainable technical compliance.
DataPASS: automation for STIG compliance
With DataPASS, your organization can validate configurations, detect deviations, and maintain continuous compliance with STIG DISA standards:
More Information- Automatic validation of technical configurations
- Detection of STIG non-compliances
- Audit-ready reporting
- Integration with SIEM and vulnerability management tools
- Support for legacy and multi-platform environments
DataPASS Hub:
Mainframe security and auditing for trusted suppliers of large corporations
Designed to enable auditing firms, cybersecurity consultancies, and MSSPs to expand their service portfolio as a trusted provider for large client organizations.
- Centralized dashboard for full technical compliance visibility
- Risk classification by system, client, or environment
- Automated audits for regular compliance reviews
Technical training in STIG implementation
We offer specialized programs to train system and security teams in STIG application:
- Understanding STIG structure and purpose
- Practical implementation on Linux, Windows, and mainframe
- Integrating STIG with frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001
