FAQ: How Are STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, and CCIs Related?

This article explains the roles of DISA, STIGs, SRGs, CCIs, and SCAP (including SCAP v2) in DoD-focused cybersecurity compliance, detailing how high-level NIST requirements are translated into concrete, testable configurations and automated assessments. It outlines how CCIs map to NIST controls, how SRGs compile CCIs by technology areas, how STIGs provide specific implementation settings for products and systems, and how SCAP tools automate validation and maintenance of compliance, highlighting benefits and target audiences such as contractors and enterprises.