Difference between revisions of "OSCAL"
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| Purpose || Automates security assessments & compliance || Defines rules & regulations in natural language|| A machine-readable version of policy that allows automated compliance and enforcement. | | Purpose || Automates security assessments & compliance || Defines rules & regulations in natural language|| A machine-readable version of policy that allows automated compliance and enforcement. | ||
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| − | | Format || Machine-readable (XML, JSON, YAML) || Text-based legal or regulatory documents || Machine and Human readable | + | | Format || Machine-readable (XML, JSON, YAML) || Text-based legal or regulatory documents || Aspires to be Machine and Human readable |
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| Use Case || Security frameworks like FedRAMP, NIST RMF || Government laws, corporate policies || Applied in cybersecurity, AI governance, financial regulations, and digital governance. | | Use Case || Security frameworks like FedRAMP, NIST RMF || Government laws, corporate policies || Applied in cybersecurity, AI governance, financial regulations, and digital governance. | ||
Revision as of 13:40, 9 June 2025
Definition
OSCAL (Open Security Controls Assessment Language) is not a policy language in the traditional sense, but rather a machine-readable framework designed to standardize and automate security and compliance assessments2.
Operation
Structured Data Formats – Uses XML, JSON, and YAML to represent security controls and compliance information.
Automation & Risk Management – Helps organizations streamline security assessments and reduce manual compliance efforts.
Interoperability – Enables different tools and systems to exchange security control data efficiently.
Difference Between OSCAL & Policy Languages
| Aspect | OSCAL | Traditional Policy Language | Rules as Code |
| Purpose | Automates security assessments & compliance | Defines rules & regulations in natural language | A machine-readable version of policy that allows automated compliance and enforcement. |
| Format | Machine-readable (XML, JSON, YAML) | Text-based legal or regulatory documents | Aspires to be Machine and Human readable |
| Use Case | Security frameworks like FedRAMP, NIST RMF | Government laws, corporate policies | Applied in cybersecurity, AI governance, financial regulations, and digital governance. |
| Automation | Supports automated compliance verification | Requires manual interpretation & enforcement | Eliminates all intermediate layers |
While OSCAL does not define policies, it translates security controls into structured formats, making compliance more efficient and scalable.
