1.2 Understanding the SCAP Module Components

The following table describes the components in the SCAP module installation kit.

Component

Description

Setup Program

Enables Secure Configuration Manager to do the following:

  • Recognize SCAP-enabled agents

  • Provide SCAP policy templates in the console

  • Load assessment reports from offline computers

For more information about running the setup program, see Section 2.2.1, Installing the SCAP Module on Secure Configuration Manager Computers.

NetIQ Secure Configuration Manager Windows Agent (Windows agent)

Provides a setup program that enables the Windows agent to run SCAP policy template queries. For more information, see Section 2.2.2, Deploying the SCAP Module to a Remote Agent Computer.

XCCDF Conversion Utility

Enables you to convert content in XCCDF format to an SCAP policy template that Secure Configuration Manager can run in the console. For more information, see Section 3.1, Assessing NetIQ-Monitored Computers.

FDCC Reporting Utility

Enables you to convert policy template reports exported in XCCDF format to a .csv file for compliance reporting. For more information about reporting, see Section 3.3, Creating a Compliance Report.

Offline Assessment Content - Windows

Contains content that you can configure for performing an assessment on offline Windows systems. For more information, see Section 3.2, Assessing Offline Computers.

Report Loader

Enables you to import results of offline assessments. The module installation program automatically installs the ReportLoader.exe file. For more information, see Section 3.2.3, Importing Offline Assessment Results.