Which SCAP components does the Comply module leverage to conduct compliance and vulnerability scans?

The Comply module in Tanium leverages XCCDF (Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format) and OVAL (Open Vulnerability and Assessment Language) as key components of SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) for conducting compliance and vulnerability scans.

XCCDF is utilized to represent security checklists and compliance policies, allowing organizations to define rules and requirements for configuration settings. OVAL, on the other hand, provides a standardized language for encoding information about system vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and the overall assessment of system security. Together, these components enable comprehensive evaluations of system configurations against established compliance benchmarks and vulnerability assessments.

This methodical approach allows organizations to accurately analyze their compliance with various security standards and identify potential security weaknesses, which is crucial for maintaining strong security postures.