Summary

Recommendation ITU-T X.1214 describes a security assessment methodology for software-based telecommunication/information and communication technology (ICT) network elements and best practices for developers, manufacturers, operators and individual security experts in the telecommunication domain to address the security of their software-based elements. Both traditional circuit-switched networks and packet-based networks are exposed to different threats and attacks – from external as well as internal sources – that target the various parts of the telecommunication/ICT network. In telecommunication/ICT networks, this Recommendation covers:

–           detection of vulnerabilities;

–           methodology of security assessment.