Achieve and maintain compliance in mission-critical networks with accurate, automated and repeatable STIG assessments. DoD agencies, defense contractors, and federal agencies use these to validate security configurations in secure or air-gapped environments.
Why STIG implementation needs a consistent approach
For Department of Defense (DoD) and federal teams, maintaining DISA STIG alignment is an ongoing operational requirement.
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) publishes Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to standardise secure network device configuration in sensitive or mission critical environments.
But large device fleets, frequent STIG updates, and strict accreditation cycles make it hard to stay aligned.
Manual checks are slow and inconsistent. Scanners and network detection and response (NDR) tools cannot verify device-level configuration controls. Audit teams need structured, defensible evidence that stands up to scrutiny.
80%Faster compliance
180+Devices supported
200+Penetration-style tests performed
Nipper solutions deliver STIG compliance with defence-grade precision
Identify exposures
Prioritize CAT I–III findings for faster remediation.
Strengthen accreditation
Generate structured evidence aligned with risk management framework (RMF) expectations.
Operate offline in classified and air‑gapped networks.
How Nipper solutions help you meet STIG standards
Accurate, repeatable STIG assessments
Nipper solutions assess routers, switches, firewalls, SD‑WAN appliances, and wireless access points. They use a virtual device model that mirrors how skilled assessors interpret behaviour. This produces clear pass / fail evidence, reduces false positives and identifies issues scanners and NDR tools often miss.
Defensible results for RMF and ATO workflows
Because automation and repeatability drive assessments, federal teams get stable, defensible results for RMF audits. They also support Authority to Operate (ATO) renewals and recurring checks. We prioritize findings by severity (CAT I–III), enabling faster fixes for high‑impact risks. This supports program owners and ISSOs with reliable alignment across mission areas while maintaining configuration integrity over time.
Secure operation in classified environments
Nipper InfraSight runs all processing locally without cloud services, supporting connected, segmented, sovereign and fully air‑gapped deployments. Configuration data remains inside the security boundary, suitable for SCIFs, tactical sites and restricted areas. Teams can run offline checks, apply fixes fast, and confirm results. This ensures compliance and mission readiness.
Be STIG compliant and mission-ready
Higher confidence
Accurate, repeatable assessments give leaders and assessors confidence that device configurations meet current STIG requirements.
Accreditation ready
Structured, defensible reporting supports RMF workflows, ATO renewals and recurring compliance reviews.
Operational efficiency
Reduce manual assessment workload with faster assessing and clear, actionable remediation guidance.
Secure deployment
Perform all processing locally in segmented and fully air-gapped networks.
Scalable assurance
Assess individual devices or large, distributed estates with consistent interpretation across all environments.
Solutions for STIG compliance
Select the right level of capability for your environment – from device level assessments to network wide visibility.
Device‑level STIG assessments with pass / fail evidence, remediation steps and reporting aligned with RMF and assessor expectations. Ideal for DoD and federal compliance teams.
Full Nipper InfraSight capability set delivered entirely offline for sovereign, classified and restricted environments requiring strict data‑handling controls.
Scheduled assessments across 200+ devices with network‑wide visibility, segmentation insights and threat intelligence overlays supporting Zero Trust and mission aligned risk alignment.
Get consistent, audit ready STIG assessments for your mission environment. Whether you need ATO renewal support, inspection preparation, or daily configuration security, our team can help.
We will help you choose the right approach for your organization.
Find quick answers on DISA STIGs and how Nipper supports accurate, repeatable assessments, CAT I–III prioritisation, RMF / ATO evidence, and secure offline operation for classified and air-gapped DoD and federal environments.
Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) are mandatory configuration standards. Issued by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), they safeguard Department of Defense (DoD) systems and networks. Each STIG defines required security controls for specific devices, operating systems, software and network technologies.
Yes. Nipper solutions include a pre-built assessment framework. We update it regularly to reflect the latest DISA STIG requirements. This ensures consistent, accurate device‑level evaluations across supported Nipper InfraSight and Nipper OmniSight tiers.
Nipper InfraSight evaluates configuration data using a penetration tester methodology to identify non‑compliance and highlight the most impactful issues first. We categorise findings as CAT I, CAT II, or CAT III. In Nipper OmniSight, independent threat intelligence mapped to MITRE ATT&CK further enhances risk prioritization.
Yes. Nipper solutions let you run all assessments locally, within your security boundary. You do not need cloud services or external connectivity.
We do not export telemetry, metadata, or configuration samples. This supports sovereign, classified, SCIF, tactical, and fully air-gapped environments. It meets DoD data protection and enclave security requirements.
Yes. U.S. military teams have used Nipper technology for over a decade. It supports secure operations in connected, segmented, sovereign, classified, and fully air‑gapped environments. More than 100 defence, government and critical‑infrastructure organisations rely on Nipper for device‑level configuration assurance in mission‑critical networks.
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