Checklist Summary:

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) is published as a tool to improve the security of the Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. The requirements were developed from the General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide (GPOS SRG). The vulnerabilities discussed in this document are applicable to RHEL 8 Desktop and Server installations. This document is meant for use in conjunction with the Enclave, Network Infrastructure, Secure Remote Computing, and appropriate application STIGs.

Checklist Role:

• Operating System

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Target Operational Environment:

• Managed
• Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)

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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.

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[email protected]

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NIST checklist record last modified on 02/13/2026