New DISA cklb Format?

[TheCleverEpithet]

DISA has released a new 3.x version of STIG Viewer, which saves Checklists in a "cklb" or "Beta Checklist" format. Since this is beta, it is not clear if this will be new format for STIG viewer going forward or it will continue to change. Just something to be aware of for future compatibility. Might not want to adapt just yet until this new format is no longer "beta"?

[TheCleverEpithet]

From public.cyber.mil

STIG Viewer 3 integrates the capabilities of two previous DISA tools: STIG Viewer 2 and the STIG-SRG Applicability Guide. The STIG Viewer 2.17 release will remain on Cyber Exchange for now, but the STIG-SRG Applicability Guide has been removed from Cyber Exchange because it has been fully incorporated into the new STIG Viewer 3 application. Please refer to the User Guide below or access it through the hamburger menu within the application.

Q: How do I open previously created checklists from STIG Viewer 2.17?

A: Review page 35 of the user guide posted below.

Q: Will there be a JAR file release for STIG Viewer 3?

A: No, the viewer is no longer java based.

Q: Can STIG Viewer 3 be installed on a network drive and run locally?

A: No, the viewer needs to be installed and run locally.

Q: When I save a check list it is now saving as .cklb, what does that mean?

A: The “B” is related to the new file format used by STIG Viewer 3 for saving checklist files. The format is now a JSON file and no longer an XML.