Guidance File Example
This is an example of a generated guidance document. The PDF below was created from the DISA STIG baseline on the Sequoia branch.
Document Structure
Section titled “Document Structure”As you scroll through the example, you’ll see:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Title page | Baseline name, macOS version, and date |
| Foreword | Introduction and purpose of the document |
| Revision history | Document version changes |
| Scope | What systems and configurations are covered |
| Authors | Contributors and their organizations |
| Acronyms | Terminology used in the document |
| Rules by section | Security controls grouped by category |
Each rule includes:
- Discussion (why it matters)
- Check (how to verify)
- Fix (how to implement)
- Result (expected value)
- References (NIST, CIS, STIG mappings)
Example PDF
Section titled “Example PDF”Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- How to Generate Guidance - Create your own guidance documents
- What is Guidance? - Learn more about guidance outputs