ITU-T/CYBEX Framework

ITU-T

In 2009 FIRST established liaision relationship with ITU-T. In particular FIRST is focused in the work done within Study Group 17, Question 4 (SG17/Q4). Study Group 17 is working on recomendations related to telecommunication security, identity management (IdM) and languages and description techniques while Question 4 is focused on Cybersecurity. Damir Rajnovic (gaus.rajnovic at eu.panasonic.com) is appointed as a liaison officer.

The main piece of work within Q4, in 2009-2012 study period, is centered around CYBEX framework. FIRST is contributing its CVSS as one of the componets to the CYBEX framework. In addition to CVSS, FIRST is offering combined expertise of its members as a unique source of expertise in handling computer and computer related incident. The current timeline for various recommendations within CYBEX framework are given here.

FIRST is also investigating how to work with ITU-T to further goals of
Resolution 58 – Encourage the creation of national computer incident response teams, particularly for developing countries.

Calendar of upcoming meeting

These are the dates of upcoming meetings for SG17/Q4