Automate DISA STIG Compliance with Fast, Secure Solutions

STIG automation is a vital compliance standard. There’s a Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for almost every control and endpoint in an IT environment, and each STIG can include hundreds of individual settings, configurations, and recommendations for ensuring compliance and security.

Here, we’ll discuss how STIG automation and configuration management not only enhance system security but also deliver significant results. A major systems integrator shares their experience with ConfigOS, illustrating the night-and-day results they received in compliance and efficiency.

How cybersecurity automation works in the real world

Imagine the frustration cybersecurity teams face while trying to keep up with ever-changing security guidelines and manual compliance processes, all while juggling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The traditional, manual approach to DISA STIG compliance is time-consuming and prone to errors, putting security at risk.

For one major systems integrator, this manual compliance method became unsustainable, monopolizing the time of highly skilled engineers. Despite their apprehension about automation, they understood that the security of their DoD customers’ IT infrastructures depended on meeting DISA STIG requirements before deploying any solutions.

Traditionally, STIG compliance has been a long and labor-intensive process, especially for a Limited Application Access (LAA) systems vendor with restricted access to classified systems. For them, the challenge was not only significant but unsustainable. Each server or workstation took about 16 hours to bring into compliance annually. With approximately 2,500 systems in play, this effort required 20 full-time engineers just to keep up with compliance, along with ongoing quarterly STIG policy updates and operating system releases.

The manual approach often left them with no resources to address other mission-critical cybersecurity needs, making it clear that a change was necessary.

STIG automation emerged as a solution, drastically transforming their operations. By implementing STIG automation, they experienced significant benefits, including:

• Cost savings: Automating STIG compliance helped cut compliance costs by over 70%.
• Error reduction: The process significantly lowered error rates, reducing the burden on IT teams.
• Time efficiency: They saved up to $3 million annually, allowing engineers to focus on higher-level security initiatives rather than tedious compliance tasks.

Automating STIG compliance not only enhances accuracy but dramatically reduces the workload, enabling teams to prioritize high-level security efforts.

This is more than a convenience; it’s a strategic shift that empowers organizations to meet their security mandates more effectively while attending to broader cybersecurity needs. If you’re intrigued by the potential of STIG automation to streamline your compliance processes, consider exploring our detailed white paper on this topic. Read our white paper for a comprehensive analysis.

The time savings from ConfigOS automation will blow your mind.

With STIG automation, the time savings can be astounding. By leveraging ConfigOS, the systems integrator was able to transform their compliance process. Here’s what they achieved:

• Reduced compliance time: Tasks that once took hours were completed in minutes, streamlining operations and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Greater focus on critical tasks: Engineers could shift their focus from mundane compliance work to more strategic security initiatives.
• Sustainable scalability: Automation provided a scalable solution that could adapt to future compliance needs without overwhelming resources.

These improvements not only made compliance manageable but also contributed to a more secure environment for their clients.

Save time and effort every year with STIG automation

Imagine what your organization could achieve by automating STIG compliance. The results experienced by the systems integrator are just the beginning. With STIG automation, organizations can unlock remarkable efficiencies and cost savings, transforming the way they manage compliance.

Consider the potential benefits:

• Annual savings of up to $3 million: By streamlining compliance processes, organizations can significantly reduce costs associated with manual efforts.
• Faster deployment times: New systems can achieve compliance almost instantly, accelerating project timelines and reducing operational delays.
• Reduced error rates: Automation enhances accuracy, minimizing the risks associated with human error and ensuring a stronger security posture.
• Greater resource allocation: With engineers freed from tedious compliance tasks, teams can focus on more strategic initiatives, tackling higher-level cybersecurity challenges.

All of these results began with a simple one-hour demo of ConfigOS. This initial step allowed the systems integrator to envision the transformative power of automation. The journey toward significant time savings and operational efficiency starts with understanding how STIG automation can reshape your organization’s approach to compliance.

Don’t let manual processes hold you back. Schedule a demo today to explore the potential of STIG automation and discover how your team can save time, effort, and money every year.