National Vulnerability Database
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The National Vulnerability Database is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol
(SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. NVD includes databases of security checklists, security related software flaws, misconfigurations, product names, and impact metrics. NVD supports the Information Security Automation Program
(ISAP).
Security Content Automation Protocol
The Security Content Automation Protocol is a method for using specific standards to enable automated vulnerability management, measurement, and policy compliance evaluation . The National Vulnerability Database is the U.S...
(SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. NVD includes databases of security checklists, security related software flaws, misconfigurations, product names, and impact metrics. NVD supports the Information Security Automation Program
Information Security Automation Program
The Information Security Automation Program is a U.S. government multi-agency initiative to enable automation and standardization of technical security operations. While a U.S. government initiative, its standards based design can benefit all information technology security operations...
(ISAP).