User Guide
Comprehensive Vulcan Training
For detailed user guidance on using Vulcan, please visit the official MITRE SAF Training site:
🎓 Vulcan User Guide - SAF Training
The SAF Training site provides comprehensive coverage of:
- Getting Started with Vulcan
- Creating and Managing Projects
- Working with Components
- Writing Security Controls (Rules)
- Using the InSpec Integration
- Collaboration Features
- Importing and Exporting STIGs
- Best Practices and Workflows
Quick Reference
Core Concepts
- Projects: Top-level containers for organizing security documentation work
- Components: System elements requiring STIG documentation
- Rules: Individual security controls with check/fix text and InSpec code
- SRGs: High-level Security Requirements Guides from DISA
- STIGs: Specific Security Technical Implementation Guides for technologies
Common Tasks
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Create Project | Start a new documentation effort |
| Import SRG | Load security requirements |
| Create Component | Add system elements |
| Write Controls | Document check/fix procedures |
| Add InSpec | Create automated validation |
| Export STIG | Generate XCCDF output |
Additional Resources
For more detailed guidance on specific topics, please visit the SAF Training site.
Getting Help
- Training: https://mitre.github.io/saf-training/courses/guidance/
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/mitre/vulcan/issues
- Email: saf@mitre.org