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NIST SP 500-268, Source Code Security Analysis Tool Function Specification Version 1.1

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Author(s)

Elizabeth N. Fong, Paul E. Black, Michael J. Kass, Hsiao-Ming M. Koo

Abstract

Software assurance tools are a fundamental resource to improve assurance in today's software applications. Some tools analyze software requirements or design models to help determine if an application is secure. Others analyze source code or executables. This document specifies the behaviour of one class of software assurance tool: the source code security analyzer. Because many software security weaknesses are introduced at the implementation phase, using a source code security analyzer should help reduce the number of security vulnerabilities in software. This specification defines a minimum capability to help software professionals understand how a tool can help meet their software security assurance needs.
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 500-268 1.1
Report Number
500-268 1.1
NIST Pub Series
Special Publication (NIST SP)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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Keywords

Homeland Security, software assurance tools, source code analysis, vulnerability
Cybersecurity and privacy

Citation

Fong, E. , Black, P. , Kass, M. and Koo, H. (2011), NIST SP 500-268, Source Code Security Analysis Tool Function Specification Version 1.1, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.500-268v1.1 (Accessed November 3, 2025)

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Created February 28, 2011, Updated May 4, 2021
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