What is SCAP Scanning?
Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) is a suite of specifications that enable automated vulnerability management, measurement, and policy compliance evaluation.
SCAP scanning provides standardized methods for maintaining system security by automatically checking configurations against established security benchmarks.
- ✓Standardized security automation protocol
- ✓Government and industry-approved frameworks
- ✓Automated configuration assessment
- ✓Detailed remediation guidance
SCAP Components
XCCDF
Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format
OVAL
Open Vulnerability and Assessment Language
CPE
Common Platform Enumeration
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
Why Choose Hanalyx for SCAP Scanning?
Advanced features and enterprise-grade capabilities for comprehensive compliance management.
Comprehensive Security Assessment
Complete SCAP-based scanning covering STIG, CIS, and NIST frameworks for thorough security evaluation.
Automated Multi-Host Scanning
Scan hundreds of systems simultaneously with intelligent scheduling and resource management.
Detailed Compliance Reports
Generate audit-ready reports with evidence collection, remediation guidance, and executive summaries.
Continuous Monitoring
Real-time compliance monitoring with alerts and trending analysis for proactive management.
Comprehensive Framework Support
Pre-configured profiles for major security frameworks and custom compliance requirements.
DISA STIG
Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Windows Server
- Ubuntu Linux
- Application STIGs
CIS Benchmarks
Center for Internet Security consensus-based security configuration guides
- Operating Systems
- Network Devices
- Cloud Platforms
- Database Systems
NIST Frameworks
National Institute of Standards and Technology security controls
- NIST 800-53
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- FISMA Compliance
- Custom Profiles
Common Use Cases
Government & Defense
Meet FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD compliance requirements with automated STIG scanning and remediation.
- • Federal agency compliance
- • Defense contractor requirements
- • Continuous monitoring programs
- • Security control validation
Healthcare & Finance
Protect sensitive data with industry-specific compliance frameworks and automated assessment.
- • HIPAA compliance validation
- • PCI DSS requirements
- • SOX compliance support
- • Data protection standards
Enterprise IT Security
Maintain security posture across large, complex IT environments with scalable scanning solutions.
- • Multi-cloud environments
- • Hybrid infrastructure
- • Container security
- • DevSecOps integration
Managed Service Providers
Deliver compliance services to multiple clients with multi-tenant scanning and reporting capabilities.
- • Multi-client management
- • Automated reporting
- • Service level monitoring
- • Client portal access