Prisaca, D.
, Quinn, S.
, Vander Pol, J.
and Harris, D.
(2026),
Technical Specification for the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) SCAP Version 1.4, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-126r4, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=961963 (Accessed June 9, 2026)
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Technical Specification for the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) SCAP Version 1.4
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The Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) is a suite of specifications that standardize the format and nomenclature by which software flaw and security configuration information is communicated, both to machines and humans. This publication, along with its annex (NIST Special Publication 800-126Ar4) and a set of schemas, collectively define the technical composition of SCAP version 1.4 in terms of its component specifications, their interrelationships and interoperation, and the requirements for SCAP content.Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-126r4
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800-126r4
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Keywords
checklists, patch verification, security automation, security checklists, security configuration, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), software flaws, vulnerabilities.
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Created June 8, 2026