Checklist Summary:

The Cisco NX OS Switch Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) provides the technical security policies, requirements, and implementation details for applying security concepts to Cisco NX OS switch devices such as the Nexus 3000, Nexus 7000, and Nexus 9000 Series. The Cisco NX OS Switch STIG is a package of the following: • Cisco NX OS Switch L2S (Layer 2 Switch) STIG. • Cisco NX OS Switch RTR (Router) STIG. • Cisco NX OS Switch NDM (Network Device Management) STIG.

Checklist Role:

• Ethernet LAN Switch

Known Issues:

Not provided.

Target Audience:

Parties within the DOD and federal government’s computing environments can obtain the applicable STIG from the DOD Cyber Exchange website at https://cyber.mil/. This site contains the latest copies of STIGs, SRGs, and other related security information. Those without a Common Access Card (CAC) that has DOD Certificates can obtain the STIG from https://public.cyber.mil/.

Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

Testing Information:

Not provided.

Regulatory Compliance:

DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8500.01

Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:

Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: [email protected]. DISA will coordinate all change requests with the relevant DOD organizations before inclusion in this document. Approved changes will be made in accordance with the DISA maintenance release schedule.

Disclaimer:

Not provided.

Product Support:

Not provided.

Point of Contact:

[email protected]

Sponsor:

Not provided.

Licensing:

Not provided.

Change History:

Created New Checklist - 01/07/2026

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NIST checklist record last modified on 01/07/2026