Windows Vista

Warning Notice

Do not attempt to implement any of the settings without first testing them in a non-operational environment. Please see the National Checklist Program (NCP) website for configuration guides related to other Windows Based systems and applications.

The draft download packages contain recommended security settings; they are not meant to replace well-structured policy or sound judgment. Furthermore, these recommendations do not address site-specific configuration issues. Care must be taken when implementing these settings to address local operational and policy concerns.

These recommendations were developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which collaborated with DoD and Microsoft to produce the Windows 7, Windows 7 Firewall, Internet Explorer 8 USGCB. Pursuant to title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, these recommendations are not subject to copyright protection and are in the public domain. NIST assumes no responsibility whatsoever for their use by other parties, and makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, about their quality, reliability, or any other characteristic. We would appreciate acknowledgement if the recommendations are used.

Download Packages

The following sections provide the downloads for the Windows Vista USGCB Content. VHDs are also available to use for testing. Additional information can be found in the FAQ.

SCAP Content

Documentation

USGCB Major Version 3.0.x.1 Settings

Please refer to the top-level Microsoft Content Page for the listing of all USGCB settings and associated hash values.

USGCB Major Version 3.0.x.1 Known Issues

Please refer to the top-level Microsoft Content Page for the listing of all known issues relating to USGCB content and associated hash values.

GPOs

CCE to 800-53 Mappings

Please refer to the individual product content pages for the Machine-readable CCE to 800-53 Mappings.

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