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SCAP consists of a suite of specifications for standardizing the format and nomenclature by which information about software flaws and security configurations is communicated, both to machines and humans. This document defines requirements for creating and processing SCAP content. These requirements build on the requirements defined within the individual SCAP component specifications. Each new requirement pertains either to using multiple component specifications together or to further constraining one of the individual component specifications. This document provides the definitive technical specification for version 1.2 of the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). SCAP consists of a suite of specifications for standardizing the format and nomenclature by which information about software flaws and security configurations is... See full abstract This document provides the definitive technical specification for version 1.2 of the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). SCAP consists of a suite of specifications for standardizing the format and nomenclature by which information about software flaws and security configurations is communicated, both to machines and humans. This document defines requirements for creating and processing SCAP content. These requirements build on the requirements defined within the individual SCAP component specifications. Each new requirement pertains either to using multiple component specifications together or to further constraining one of the individual component specifications. Hide full abstract Keywords Security Content Automation Protocol ; vulnerabilities ; SCAP ; security content automation ; security configuration ; Security automation Control Families Audit and Accountability ; Assessment, Authorization and Monitoring ; Configuration Management ; Incident Response ; Maintenance ; Risk Assessment ; System and Services Acquisition ; System and Communications Protection Documentation Publication: https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-126r2 Download URL Supplemental Material: SCAP Project Related NIST Publications: IR 7511 Rev. 4 SP 800-117 Rev. 1 (Draft) Document History: 03/19/12: SP 800-126 Rev. 2 (Final) Topics Security and Privacy acquisition , audit & accountability , digital signatures , incident response , maintenance , risk assessment , security automation , threats , vulnerability management Laws and Regulations Federal Information Security Modernization Act , OMB Circular A-130 HEADQUARTERS 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 X (link is external) facebook (link is external) linkedin (link is external) instagram (link is external) youtube (link is external) rss govdelivery (link is external) Want updates about CSRC and our publications? 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