| Overview of cybersecurity |
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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. |
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| Citation: |
https://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/9136 |
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X series: Data networks, open system communications and security
X.1200-X.1299: Cyberspace security
X.1200-X.1229: Cybersecurity |
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2008-04-18 |
| Provisional name: | X.cso |
| Approval process: | TAP |
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In force |
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Maintenance responsibility: |
ITU-T Study Group 17 |
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Patent statement(s)
Development history
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X.1205 (04/2008)
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here
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ITU-T Supplement
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X Suppl. 8 (12/2010)
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ITU-T X.1205 – Supplement on best practices against botnet threats
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here
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here
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here
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X Suppl. 9 (09/2011)
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ITU-T X.1205 – Supplement on guidelines for reducing malware in ICT networks
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In force
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here
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here
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here
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X Suppl. 10 (01/2014)
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ITU-T X.1205 – Supplement on usability of network traceback
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In force
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here
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here
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here
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X Suppl. 18 (04/2013)
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ITU-T X.1205 - Supplement on guidelines for abnormal traffic detection and control on IP-based telecommunication networks
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In force
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here
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here
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here
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X Suppl. 20 (04/2013)
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ITU-T X.1205 - Supplement on framework of security information sharing negotiation
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In force
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here
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here
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Guidelines for identity-based cryptosystems used for cross-domain secure communications
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2023
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here
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Overview of hybrid approaches for key exchange with quantum key distribution
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2022
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here
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Guidelines for security management of using artificial intelligence technology
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2022
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here
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Unified Security Model (USM) – A neutral integrated system approach to cybersecurity
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2020
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here
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Successful use of security standards (2nd edition)
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2020
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here
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Description of the incubation mechanism and ways to improve it
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2020
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here
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Strategic approaches to the transformation of security studies
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2020
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here
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