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ITU-T X.1205 (04/2008)

Overview of cybersecurity

Recommendation ITU-T X.1205 provides a definition for cybersecurity. This Recommendation provides a taxonomy of the security threats from an organization point of view. Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities including the most common hacker's tools of the trade are presented. Threats are discussed at various network layers.Various cybersecurity technologies that are available to remedy the threats are discussed, including: routers, firewalls, antivirus protection, intrusion detection systems, intrusion protection systems, secure computing and audit and monitoring. Network protection principles, such as defence in depth, access management with application to cybersecurity are discussed. Risk management strategies and techniques are discussed including the value of training and education in protecting the network. Examples for securing various networks, based on the discussed technologies, are also discussed.

Citation:	http://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/9136
Approval date:	2008-04-18
Provisional name:	X.cso
Approval process:	TAP
Status:	In force
Maintenance responsibility:	ITU-T Study Group 17
Further details:	Patent statement(s) Development history

EditionsRelated supplement(s)

Ed.	ITU-T Recommendation	Status	Summary	Table of Contents	Download
1	X.1205 (04/2008)	In force	here	here	here


ITU-T Supplement	Title	Status	Summary	Table of contents	Download
X Suppl. 8 (12/2010)	ITU-T X.1205 – Supplement on best practices against botnet threats	In force	here	here	here
X Suppl. 9 (09/2011)	ITU-T X.1205 – Supplement on guidelines for reducing malware in ICT networks	In force	here	here	here
X Suppl. 10 (01/2014)	ITU-T X.1205 – Supplement on usability of network traceback	In force	here	here	here
X Suppl. 18 (04/2013)	ITU-T X.1205 - Supplement on guidelines for abnormal traffic detection and control on IP-based telecommunication networks	In force	here	here	here
X Suppl. 20 (04/2013)	ITU-T X.1205 - Supplement on framework of security information sharing negotiation	In force	here	here	here
X Suppl. 34 (01/2019)	ITU-T X.1051 – Supplement on code of practice for information security controls for telecommunication organizations	In force	here	here	here

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