Checklist Summary:

The Windows Server 2025 STIG includes requirements for both domain controllers and member servers/standalone systems. Requirements specific to domain controllers have DC as the second component of the STIG IDs. Requirements specific to member servers have MS as the second component of the STIG IDs. All other requirements apply to all systems.

Checklist Role:

• Server

Known Issues:

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Target Audience:

Parties within the DOD and federal governments 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:

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Disclaimer:

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Product Support:

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Point of Contact:

[email protected]

Sponsor:

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Licensing:

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NIST checklist record last modified on 03/03/2026