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Microsoft Word 2016 STIG Version 1, Release 2 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)
NOTE
This is not the current revision of this Checklist, view the current revision.
Supporting Resources:
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Download Standalone XCCDF 1.1.4 - Microsoft Word 2016 STIG - Ver 1, Rel 1
- Defense Information Systems Agency
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Download GPOs - Group Policy Objects (GPOs) - April 2022
- Defense Information Systems Agency
Target:
| Target | CPE Name |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Word 2016 | cpe:/a:microsoft:word:2016 (View CVEs) |
Checklist Highlights
- Checklist Name:
- Microsoft Word 2016 STIG
- Checklist ID:
- 738
- Version:
- Version 1, Release 2
- Type:
- Compliance
- Review Status:
- Final
- Authority:
- Governmental Authority: Defense Information Systems Agency
- Original Publication Date:
- 11/15/2016
Checklist Summary:
This Microsoft Word 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) provides the technical security policies, requirements, and implementation details for applying security concepts to Microsoft Word 2016 application. The Microsoft Office System 2016 STIG must also be applied when any Office 2016 package is installed. This document is a requirement for all DoD-administered systems and all systems connected to DoD networks. These requirements are designed to assist Security Managers (SMs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and System Administrators (SAs) with configuring and maintaining security controls. This guidance supports DoD system design, development, implementation, certification, and accreditation efforts.
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:
disa.stig_spt@mail.mil
Point of Contact:
disa.stig_spt@mail.mil
Sponsor:
Not provided.
Licensing:
Not provided.
Change History:
Updated to FINAL - 02/13/2017 Updated URL to reflect change to the DISA website - http --> https Updated to FINAL - 09/07/2017 Added GPOs - 8/6/18 Updated to FINAL - 9/6/2018 Updated GPO Resource - 11/29/2018 Corrected SHA for GPO file - 12/19/2018 Updated URLs - 6/12/19 Removed Unsupported Content Link 8/30/2019 removed GPO file - 12/13/19 Updated GPO file as per DISA - 8/5/2020 Updated Benchmark per DISA - 8/11/2020 null Updated Title per DISA - 8/19/2020 benchmark removed per DISA - 9/4/2020 updated GPO file - 10/29/2020 Updated GPO per DISA - 5/3/22
Dependency/Requirements:
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References:
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