STIG checklist recommends running the fix actions through the ESXi Shell host

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

• Using STIG hardening guidance from DISA.
  
  
• Seeking assistance with hardening.

Environment

vSphere ESX

Cause

Support for Official DISA STIGs, Broadcom STIG Readiness Guides, and associated example automation for Broadcom products is provided through a variety of channels, depending on the situation. It is important to adhere to the supported scenarios to avoid issues and unsupported situations.

Resolution

Review the Support for Security Technical Implementation Guides for Supported and Unsupported Scenarios.

Additional Information

• The official reference for DISA STIGs, once approved and published, is the US Department of Defense web site at https://public.cyber.mil/stigs/.
  
  
• STIG Readiness Guides can be used to address compliance requirements while an official STIG may be in process or otherwise unable to be processed.