Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Version 1.2 Validation Program Test Requirements

Cook, Melanie; Quinn, Stephen; Waltermire, David; Prisaca, Dragos

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7511r4

NISTIR 7511 Rev. 4

Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Version 1.2 Validation Program Test Requirements

Documentation Topics

Date Published: January 2016

Supersedes: NISTIR 7511 Rev. 3 (07/11/2013)

Author(s)

Melanie Cook (NIST), Stephen Quinn (NIST), David Waltermire (NIST), Dragos Prisaca (G2)

Abstract

This report defines the requirements and associated test procedures necessary for products or modules to achieve one or more Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) validations. Validation is awarded based on a defined set of SCAP capabilities by independent laboratories that have been accredited for SCAP testing by the NIST National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).

Keywords

Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP); SCAP derived test requirements (DTR); SCAP validated tools; SCAP validated products; SCAP validated modules; SCAP validation

Control Families

Assessment, Authorization and Monitoring; System and Services Acquisition

Documentation

Publication:
NISTIR 7511 Rev. 4 (DOI)
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Supplemental Material:
SCAP Validation Program (other)

Related NIST Publications:
SP 800-126 Rev. 2

Document History:
01/28/16: NISTIR 7511 Rev. 4 (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy
acquisition; security automation

Laws and Regulations
OMB Circular A-130