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Security Content Automation Protocol

nounid 4037·updated May 9, 2026
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A method for using specific standardized testing methods to enable automated vulnerability management, measurement, and policy compliance evaluation against a standardized set of security requirements.

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Variants

acronym
SCAP
plural
Security Content Automation Protocols
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Security Content Automation Protocol's
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Security Content Automation Protocols'

Framework definitions

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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A method for using specific standardized testing methods to enable automated vulnerability management, measurement, and policy compliance evaluation against a standardized set of security requirements.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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A method for using specific standardized testing methods to enable automated vulnerability management, measurement, and policy compliance evaluation against a standardized set of security requirements.

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