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Microsoft Office System 2016 STIG Version 2, Release 2 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)
NOTE
This is not the current revision of this Checklist, view the current revision.
SCAP 1.2 Content:
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Download SCAP 1.2 Content - Microsoft Office System 2016 STIG Benchmark - Ver 1, Rel 3
- Author: Defense Information Systems Agency
Supporting Resources:
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Download Standalone XCCDF 1.1.4 - Microsoft Office System 2016 STIG - Ver 1, Rel 1
- Defense Information Systems Agency
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Download GPOs - Group Policy Objects (GPOs) - April 2019
- Defense Information Systems Agency
Target:
| Target | CPE Name |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office 2016 | cpe:/a:microsoft:outlook:2016 (View CVEs) |
Checklist Highlights
- Checklist Name:
- Microsoft Office System 2016 STIG
- Checklist ID:
- 741
- Version:
- Version 2, Release 2
- Type:
- Compliance
- Review Status:
- Final
- Authority:
- Governmental Authority: Defense Information Systems Agency
- Original Publication Date:
- 11/15/2016
Checklist Summary:
The Microsoft Office 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) provide the technical security policies, requirements, and implementation details for applying security concepts to Office 2016 applications. These documents are meant to improve the security of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. There are multiple STIG packages for Microsoft Office 2016, each contains technology-specific guidelines for the respective package. The Microsoft Office System 2016 STIG must also be applied when any Office 2016 package is installed. The individual packages are: • Microsoft Access 2016 • Microsoft Excel 2016 • Microsoft Office System 2016 • Microsoft OneDrive for Business 2016 • Microsoft OneNote 2016 • Microsoft Outlook 2016 • Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 • Microsoft Project 2016 • Microsoft Publisher 2016 • Microsoft Skype for Business 2016 • Microsoft Visio 2016 • Microsoft Word 2016
Checklist Role:
- Desktop Client
- Office Software
Known Issues:
Not provided.
Target Audience:
Developed for the DOD. This checklist has been created for IT professionals, particularly Windows system administrators and information security personnel. The document assumes that the reader has experience installing and administering applications on Windows-based systems in domain or standalone configurations.
Target Operational Environment:
- Managed
- Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)
Testing Information:
Not provided.
Regulatory Compliance:
DOD Directive 8500.1
Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:
Not provided.
Disclaimer:
Not provided.
Product Support:
Not provided.
Point of Contact:
disa.stig_spt@mail.mil
Sponsor:
Not provided.
Licensing:
Not provided.
Change History:
Updated to FINAL - 02/23/2017 Updated URL to reflect change to the DISA website - http --> https null updated benchmark to v1,r2 - 4/25/18 Corrected Title - 5/9/18 corrected resource title - 5/24/18 corrected benchmark - 5/24/18 Update to FINAL - 5/25/18 Added GPOs - 8/6/18 Updated to FINAL - 9/6/2018 Updated benchmark - 10/25/18 Updated to FINAL - 11/26/18 Updated GPO Resource - 11/29/2018 Corrected SHA for GPO file - 12/19/2018 updated GPO file - 2/8/19 Status Updated to FINAL - 3/8/19 Updated URLs - 6/7/19
Dependency/Requirements:
| URL | Description |
|---|---|
| https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/pdf/U_Microsoft_Office_2016_STIGs_V1_Release_Memo.pdf | Microsoft Office 2016 STIGs Release Memo |
| https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/pdf/U_Microsoft_Office_2016_V1R2_Overview.pdf | Microsoft Office 2016 STIGs Overview - Ver 1, Rel 2 |
References:
| Reference URL | Description |
|---|