) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
USGCB Windows Vista 3.0.x.1 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)
NOTE
This is not the current revision of this Checklist, view the current revision.
SCAP 1.0 Content:
-
Download SCAP 1.0 Content - FDCC Windows Vista using OVAL version 5.4.
- Author: NIST, Computer Security Division
-
Download SCAP 1.0 Content - FDCC Windows Vista using OVAL version 5.3.
- Author: NIST, Computer Security Division
Supporting Resources:
-
Download Prose - This is the human readable version of the FDCC settings.
- NIST, Computer Security Division
-
Download GPOs - FDCC Windows Vista Firewall GPOs
- NIST, Computer Security Division
Target:
| Target | CPE Name |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Vista | cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_vista (View CVEs) |
Checklist Highlights
- Checklist Name:
- USGCB Windows Vista
- Checklist ID:
- 158
- Version:
- 3.0.x.1
- Type:
- Compliance
- Review Status:
- Final
- Authority:
- Governmental Authority: Technology Infrastructure Subcommittee (TIS)
- Original Publication Date:
- 06/19/2008
Checklist Summary:
The Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) is an OMB-mandated security configuration. The FDCC currently exists for Microsoft Windows Vista and XP operating system software. While not addressed specifically as the "Federal Desktop Core Configuration," the FDCC was originally called for in a 22 March 2007 memorandum from OMB to all Federal agencies and department heads and a corresponding memorandum from OMB to all Federal agency and department Chief Information Officers (CIO). This checklist represents the FDCC guidance for Microsoft Windows Vista.
Checklist Role:
- Desktop Client
Known Issues:
Not provided.
Target Audience:
US Federal Agencies.
Target Operational Environment:
- Sector-Specific Environment
Testing Information:
Not provided.
Regulatory Compliance:
The recommendations are consistent with the security control baselines advocated in SP 800-53 (NIST FISMA implementation project publication).
Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:
Not provided.
Disclaimer:
Not provided.
Product Support:
Not provided.
Point of Contact:
fdcc@nist.gov
Sponsor:
Not provided.
Licensing:
Not provided.
Change History:
09/23/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 08/18/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 07/27/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 07/06/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 03/18/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 02/22/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 01/20/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 01/07/2011 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 10/27/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 09/30/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 08/20/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 08/09/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 07/20/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 06/16/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 05/14/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 04/16/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 04/02/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 03/25/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 03/12/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 02/25/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 01/27/2010 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 12/17/2009 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 11/20/2009 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 11/03/2009 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 09/16/2009 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 08/06/2009 - OVAL 5.3 & 5.4 Patch Content Updated 04/08/2009 - Major Version 1.2 released 10/31/2008 - Major Version 1.1.1.0 released 06/20/2008 - Major Version 1.0 released
Dependency/Requirements:
| URL | Description |
|---|---|
| http://fdcc.nist.gov | The link to the FDCC home page. |
| http://nvd.nist.gov/fdcc/download_fdcc.cfm | FDCC primary download page |
| http://nvd.nist.gov/fdcc/download_file_fdcc.cfm | FDCC individual file listings and download page |
| http://nvd.nist.gov/fdcc/fdcc_faq.cfm | FDCC FAQ |
References:
| Reference URL | Description |
|---|