ITU adopts framework for exchanging info on cybersecurity
ITU adopts framework for exchanging info on cybersecurity
By eGov Innovation Editors | May 9, 2011
GENEVA -- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced in its website that it has adopted a suite of global technical standards for exchanging information of cybersecurity.
The suite called CYBEX provides a framework for protecting all kids of ICT systems equipment and software.
"CYBEX is an important element in ITU's array of standards improving confidence and security in the use of ICTs," it said.
The first three standards included in the suite (known as ITU-T X.1500 Recommendations) consist of: an overview of the model for trusted exchange of cybersecurity information; the exchange of vulnerability information; and "weighing" of vulnerabilities.
A study group has started security monitoring using CYBEX techniques and would focus on the use of CYBEX standards by enterprises and network operators to reduce risks.
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