Re: [scap_interest] The Context Concept

We also need to look at vulnerabilities as it applies an environment.  An inherent vulnerability may have differing levels of exposure depending on what, where and how the node is deployed. 

We maybe able to leverage Asset Identification (AI) to correlate what role the node is playing in the environment (endpoint, Server, Inter-networking Device,..) and determine level of exposure.  The level of risk could also be applied depending on where the node is situated.
	- Directly connected to internet.
	- DMZ controlled 
	- Internal Network
	- Secure enclave

-ln

On Feb 21, 2012, at 9:47 AM, Chernin, Michael A. wrote:

> I agree that when dealing with “threats” that context matters. However, vulnerabilities alone do not imply or guarantee there is an associated threat or risk.
>  
> In my perfect world there would be a threat indicator standard that links to a structured threat standard that then could describe the CVEs used. This would allow us to continue doing vulnerability management by exposure (no threat context) or by specific threat (which provides context).
>  
> Aharon
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> From: scap_interest-bounces@ietf.org [mailto:scap_interest-bounces@ietf.org] On Behalf Of Jerome Athias
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> Subject: [scap_interest] The Context Concept
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> In a private discussion I had at ToorCon 9, with Matt Miller (skape);
> we came to the conclusion that a key (and unresolved) point of automation is the (automatic) definition of the Context in which you are where dealing with a vulnerability (threat).
> It was also identified (validated?), and introduced by Druid.
> And then, the Druid's work was related (validated?) at FRHACK 01 by Rodrigo Branco (bsdaemon).
> 
> Situation awareness (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Situation_awareness) should be taken into account.
> Maybe search for "military situational awareness".
> 
> My 2 dirhams
> /JA
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