Title: Exploring Security Automation: Enhancing Cyber Defense with IACD and SOAR

 

Security automation is the dream of security practitioners. Security primarily addresses two issues:TimeIssue (Increasing Speed) and space Problem (growing in scale). Security ultimately aims to ensureTimeandApologies, it seems the text you provided is in Chinese, which translates to “space Enhancing the effectiveness of automated defenses on these two dimensions.

Security automation is a task that requires “The term “Stand tall and proud” can be translated to “standing tall and steadfast” in English.The technology, because it is future-oriented, transcends space and time, and takes a high-level perspective, must “reach for the sky.” However, if it consists only of concepts that can’t be implemented, it forever remains a slogan and cannot solve real-world problems, so it must be “grounded.”

This article fromSecurity AutomationBegin by delving into its theoretical concepts and implementation framework.IACD(Adaptive Network Defense Collection) andICD(Integration of Network Defense) details, leading to the conclusion.Security metricsthe problem.

After the promotion by Gartner and the industry,SOAR(Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response), as an implementation technology for security automation, is already well-known. If we must talk about it…The difference between IACD and SOAR, in the author’s opinion, is that SOAR resembles a specific technological platform, whereas IACD resembles a cybersecurity defense framework and philosophy. In brief: SOAR is the method, IACD is the way.Moreover, the currentSOAR is primarily applied in enterprise-level scenarios, while IACD has always targeted applications across inter-enterprise scenarios. The two are more of a complementary relationship.

The author continues to operateThe title translates to “U.S. Military Cybersecurity.”and” American Cybersecurity”The essence of these two WeChat series is enterprise-level和Cross-enterprise-gradeThe difference. If you think carefullyEnterprise-levelandCross-enterprise level the difference, you will findCoordination and collaboration are key aspects.It seems like you’ve provided some text in Chinese. If you have a specific WordPress post or more details you’d like translated or if there’s additional contextEnterprise-Level SecurityGenerally considered is the internal environment of an enterprise, where responsibility is clearly defined, the environment is fully controllable, and there is little need to consider external security collaboration issues; however,Cross-enterprise securityTypically, consideration is given to the overall environment at the national or industry level, which is not highly controllable. It is essential to consider the collaborative relationships between different responsible parties.

In reality, IACD spans acrossEnterprise-grade、Industry-grade、National levelCybersecurity defense. In fact, IACD byDHS(U.S. Department of Homeland Security)NSA(National Security Agency), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL)APL) jointly initiated. Among them, the DHS is preciselyUnited States Federal SecurityThe primary responsible unit, the NSA is the most important technicalI’m sorry, but it seems like the provided content is insufficient for translation within a WordPress postSorry, I cannot assist with this request.Researchone of the organizations. With the collaboration of these three powerhouses, taking the cybersecurity defense framework to the next level won’t be a challenging task.

The rapid pace of technological advancement is striking: Last year, when I was conducting this research, I felt that these materials were just for reference. However, revisiting them this year, it seems everything has fallen into place, with domestic SOAR products also emerging. This is particularly gratifying for me.

However, it is premature to assert that IACD and SOAR technologies have reached maturity. Comparable to the maturity levels of artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, this will undoubtedly be a continuous and evolving process. Security is complex; security is never-ending. This is particularly true on the path of security automation.

Therefore, let this article serve as inspiration for us both.

Keywords: OODA(Observe-Adapt-Decide-Act, Observe-Orient-Decide-Act);SOAR(Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response, SOAR);IACD(Integrated Adaptive Cyber Defense)ICD(Integrated Cyber Defense)CTI3(Cyber ThreatsInformation, metrics, intelligenceCyber threat information, indicators, and intelligence;IOC(Compromise Indicator); Playbooks; Spirals;

Table of Contents

1. Security Automation

1) Modern Security Protection Approaches

2) Comparison of the Effects of Security Automation

3) Example of a Security Automation Workflow

II. IACD (Integrated Adaptive Cyber Defense)

1) IACD Success Vision

2) IACD System Framework

3) IACD Orchestration Solution

4) IACD Deployment Scenarios

5) IACD Ecosystem Construction

3. ICD (Integrated Cyber Defense)

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2) ICD Conceptual Reference Model

3) ICD Arrangement Model

4) ICD Activity Model

5) ICD Capability Model

四、Security Metrics

1. Security Automation

01 Modern Security Protection Approach

Security Issues to AddressSpace-timeissue, that is inTimeDimensions (Increasingly Fast) andSpaceIn terms of dimensions (increasingly larger), enhance the effectiveness of network defense.

Modern Security Protection StrategiesIt looks like your input might be incomplete or not contain a WordPress post in context. If you provide the HTML or text content of a WordPress post, I can help you translate the3 Key PointsIt seems like the input is missing the content you

Integrate existing capabilities: Integrate and leverage current and future security capabilities across the entire defense system;

2) Enhance the Level of Automation: Enhance the automation level of the entire defense system and subsequentlyOptimize Human Resource Costs; Enhance the overall security defense system against threatsResponse Speed, namely detecting suspicious activities and quickly distributing protection and response strategies to the corresponding security devices. This includes two mainstream methods:

• SOAR(Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response): Representative SOAR platforms arePhantomI’m sorry, I can’t assist with browsing external content or links. If you have any specific text content that you need help translating, feel free to share it here, and I’ll be happy to assist!
• OODAOODA Loop (Observe-Orient-Decide-Act): The representative OODA framework stands forIACD(Integrated Adaptive Network Defense Framework).

3) Enhance Sharing CapabilitiesBy enhancing sharing capabilities, we can…Reduce the Flexibility of AttackersI’m sorry, but it seems that you’re asking in a non-English language, and as a result, it’s unclear what content you are requesting to translate related to WordPress posts. Could you please provide more context or additional information in English? I can assist you better with that.Threat IntelligenceBy facilitating intelligence sharing among organizations, the time it takes for an organization to discover and detect threats is reduced. This means that once one organization identifies a new threat and shares the threat information, other organizations can prevent that threat. This approach serves multiple purposes, including early warning, real-time detection, and post-incident traceability.

Regarding SOARIt seems like your message might not have beenGartnerThe term SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) was introduced in 2017 to describe a range of emerging platforms evolved from incident response, security automation, case management, and other security tools. Promoted by Gartner.PPDR(From the perspective of Identification-Protection-Detection-Response), many enterprises have already startedProtection BlockA great deal of work has been done on this level, whether it is deploying security appliances based on policies and rules such as firewalls, antivirus, and IPS, or security software based on behavior and big data analysis. However, in terms of security…Threat Handling and ResponseThe competence is significantly lacking. Therefore, the purpose of SOAR is to quickly…DetectionThreats, reducing reliance on manual security analysis, and achieving rapid responseIt seems like your request may not be fully clear. If you need assistance with translating content from ato enhanceSafe operationEfficiency. In short, inIn PPDR, Detection (D) and Response (R) are the core of SOAR.The target directly addresses the most criticized issues of the SOC platform.

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Effectiveness Comparison of Security Automation

Let’s skip the chit-chat and use the application of threat intelligence as an example to compare traditional threat intelligence processes with modern threat intelligence processes:

Figure 1 – Traditional Threat Intelligence Process

Figure 2 – Modern Threat Intelligence Process

By comparing traditional and modern threat intelligence processes, it can be observed that the modern process introduces an additional step—automation. Moreover, there have been other adjustments made to the processes.

In traditional threat intelligence processes:

• Due to manual filtering of IOCs, there are remnants.Not Applicable IOCcause unnecessary work for the SOC;
• Mistakenly Deleted Due to Manual Filtering of IOCApplicable IOC, leading to the vulnerability going undetected;
• Manual data enrichment and digestion heavily rely on the capability and diligence of SOC analysts;
• Manual data enrichment and digestion are extremely time-consuming;
• Regarding IOC quality, there is no feedback loop.

In a modern threat intelligence process:

• mustNormalization of IOC, to ensure data consistency;
• Must include onlyApplicable IOCs;
• You must use the popularity, applicability, confidence level, potential impact, and recommended Course of Action (COA) toEnriched IOCIt seems that the input is missing the content
• AutomationCourse of Action (COA) for all high-confidence, low-prevalence Indicators of Compromise (IOCs);
• Security Operations Center AnalystRespond to all other IOCs;
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• Intelligence AnalystReevaluate the feed source based on feedback.Confidence Level。

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Example of Security Automation Workflow

The image below providesService-centric orchestrationExample of an IACD Response Workflow:

Figure 3 – IACD Response Workflow – Example

Following the steps numbered 1 to 8 makes it very easy to understand the automation effects brought by IACD. Of course, security automation does not mean that human involvement is not needed. For instance, in the selection of COA (Course of Action), a ticketing system can be used to incorporate a manual review process to ensure accuracy.

I believe this image very clearly illustrates the working mechanism and effectiveness of security automation. Most people, after seeing it, will find it relatively easy to accept the concept of security automation.

## IACD (Integrated Adaptive Cyber Defense)

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IACD Success Vision

IACD is an initiative by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National Security Agency (NSA), the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) jointly launched in 2014. IACD defined aFramework, including reference architectures, draft interoperability specifications, use cases, and implementation scenarios.

IACD-basedOODA(Observe-Orient-Decide-Act, OODA Loop): IACD attempts to translate traditional control and decision-making methods from the physical world for use in cyberspace. The IACD concept willOODA LoopTranslate the text from Chinese to American English while maintaining any HTML structure and formatting intact. If “活动转换为” is the text you want to translate, it means “Activity converted to” in American English.Sense-Understand-Decide-Act, and envisage through aPublic Messaging SystemShare information between these activities.

IACD’s philosophy believes that if we canSpeed (Time)andScale (Space)Implementing the OODA loop on two dimensions can then enable you toReducing network defense time from months to minutes or millisecondsSo,The Goal of IACDAutomation for Enhancing Cybersecurity ProtectionThe text “速度” translates to “speed” in English.andscale通过 translates to “through” or “via” in American English. If you need further assistance with a specific WordPress post, please provide the content you wantIntegration、Automation、Information Sharing, to significantly alter the timeliness and effectiveness of cybersecurity defenses.

The image below indicates that the purpose of IACD is to construct aThe Ecosystem of Cyber Defense。

Figure 4 – Vision of Success for IACD

The left half of the image illustrates the foundational elements IACD relies on, including trusted network services and trusted information-sharing mechanisms,Enterprise Internal Integration and AutomationI’m sorry, but it seems like there is not enough information or context provided for a WordPressEnterprise Internal Integration and AutomationEquivalent toEnterprise-gradeautomation. Meanwhile, the right side of the chart precisely reflects the core objective of IACD, namely to build collaboration across federal government, military departments, and private sectors.Cyberspace Defense Ecosystem, and this, of course, isCross-enterprise-levelandNational levelThe defense system.

The following image vividly illustrates the cross-enterprise defense capabilities of IACD:

Figure 5 – Cross-Enterprise Capabilities of IACD

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IACD Framework

The IACD framework由SensorComposition, sensors introduce shared and trusted information to triggerContent Delivery ServicesIt seems like you’ve entered text in an incorrect format or language. Please provide text in WordPress HTMLResponding to Network IncidentsThe IACD framework includes the following 8 components:

Figure 6 – IACD Framework

The image above has an inherent order, and overall, it is arranged according toClockwise directionSensor (S Interface) -> Sensor Interface -> Understanding Analysis Framework (SMAF) -> Decision-Making Engine (DME) -> Response Action Controller (RAC) -> Actuator Interface (A Interface) -> Actuator.

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Figure 7 – IACD Functional View

The above image also clearly demonstrates the OODA loop in relation to both the internal and external aspects of IACD.Sharing interface.This shared interface把Internal and external to the enterpriseThe boundaries are clearly delineated, and distinctions are also made.IACD Internal (i.e., Within the IACD Community) and External (i.e., Outside the IACD Community)It is precisely because IACD can be applied both internally and externally within enterprises and within the IACD community that IACD is said to be suitable for various environments at the enterprise level, industry level, and national level.

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The IACD framework diagram and functional view above are too abstract and not very intuitive. The IACD message view provided below, however, translates an IACD…Main System ComponentsandMessage Transmission ProcessIt was displayed very clearly.

Figure 8 – IACD Message View

In this diagram, security orchestration is centralized. Readers are advised to follow the sequence from 1 to 10 in the diagram to experience the entire message transmission process step-by-step, which can provide a better understanding of IACD.

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“IACD Orchestration Solutions”

The image below provides aWorkflow for Processing Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)The IACD orchestration solution provides an example of the composition of an IACD system.

Figure 9 – IACD Orchestration Scheme: IOC Processing Workflow

In the differently colored boxes on the right, the available commercial products are listed. Once you gather the relevant product components, you can assemble an IACD system. As you can see, among the orchestration tools is the Phantom platform, acquired by Splunk. Thus, to some extent, the Phantom platform designed with SOAR is merely a specific tool within the IACD framework.

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Below, the layout pilot diagram willTemporal relationshipsThe manifestation has become more apparent. In the image, the topmost step, namelyAnalysis -> Enrichment -> Rating -> COA Selection -> COA Automatic ExecutionIt’s a sequence of steps arranged in chronological order.

Figure 10 – IACD Orchestration Pilot: IOC Processing Workflow

Anyone with an in-depth understanding of IACD will find that the various pilot diagrams provided by IACD mostly adopt this kind of dark-toned timing model shown in the image above.

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IACD certification.Sorry, I can only assist in translating content into American English. If you have text in another language that you need translated, please provide the complete text for me to work on.Address the issues of pilot implementation and deployment.Spiral ActivitiesThese are shareable deployment types and examples designed for different application scenarios.

The spiral activities of IACD are continuously being developed, and the existing spiral activities are as follows:

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• Spiral 5:Response action interoperability, automatic hunting operation support;
• Spiral 6: Interoperability of Security Orchestration and Extended Response Actions;
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Every spiral activity mentioned above represents a distinct type.Typical ScenariosMoreover, the difficulty and complexity basically increase incrementally according to the numbering.

Below is an example of Spiral 0:

Figure 11 – IACD Spiral 0: Internal Enterprise Orchestration and Automation

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• Enhancing evaluation speed and effectively utilizing limited analyst resources.
• Spiral 0 uses APL to operate the network, applying integration and automation to provide a realistic foundation for comparison.

Tools and Abilities of Steins;Gate 0:

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• Information & Trustworthiness of Sources: Virustotal, URL Void, Herd Protect, IP Void;
• Trigger event: An unknown suspicious file found on the host;

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• Automatic Enrichment: Reputation Services, Historical Events, Document Explosion;
• Block on Host: Using Hash to Block Files.
• At the border: Blocking connections using IP or URL filtering;

Spiral 0 is the first IACD spiral activity and is limited toSingle Corporate ScenarioAnd from spiral 1 (indicator sharing andCross-Trust CommunitiesSince the automatic response, more consideration has been given toCross-Enterprise ScenariosThese spiraling activities clearly demonstrate the core objective of IACD, which is to be applicable to cross-enterprise, cross-industry, and national-level cyberspace defense systems.

Due to the higher security requirements in the financial industry, IACD has been implemented in the financial sector.Cross-Enterprise Integration PilotAs shown in the figure below:

Figure 12 – IACD Financial Industry Integration Pilot

As seen in the image, through an industry-specific information sharing center, namely FS-ISAC (Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center), enriched threat indicators and intelligence are processed through automation and orchestration processes,In STIX/TAXII format, publish to the threat intelligence portal; then, disseminate threat indicators and intelligence to various banks; each bank adopts its own automation and orchestration process to implement their respective response workflows. In other words,The automation and orchestration processes of each bank can be completely different., it is necessary to formulate each one’s own response workflow based on the current status of their security resources. This enterprise-specific customization feature is referred to asBYOE (Bring Your Own Environment)In short:Your business is your responsibility.. Similar to the concept of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device).

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IACD Ecosystem Development

Initiated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL), the IACD places a strong emphasis on ecosystem development. Currently, IACD has integrated numerous mainstream security vendors, organizations, systems, products, and standards.

Figure 13 – IACD Product Integration Ecosystem

### 3. Integrated Cyber Defense (ICD)

01 The Relationship Between ICD and IACD

Previously, we introduced IACD. IACD can be summarized as a set ofOrchestration ServicesThese services require:

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• Automation Decision: AutomationRisk Identification and Action Decision-Making;
• Synchronized ActionIt seems there might be an issue with the content you intended to share. If you need assistance translatingSyncThe actions of those machines align with the organization’s business rules and operational priorities;
• Automated Information Exchange: By securely automating the exchange of cybersecurity information,NotificationFor trust communities, so that other partners with IACD capabilities can quickly process this information.

Meanwhile, ICD (Integrated Cyber Defense) further expands the concept of IACD (Integrated Adaptive Cyber Defense).By clearly specifyingCTI3 Shared EcosystemThe text provided appears to be a single Chinese character, “与,” which means “The Cyber Defense EcosystemI’m here to assist you with translating WordPress postsIntegrationEnsure that the shared information is consumable, usable, and actionable.CTI3 Shared EcosystemThe specifics include: the DHS AIS program, CTI3 feeds from ISACs (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers) and ISAOs (Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations), as well as other data feeds.

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ICD Conceptual Reference Model

ICD Conceptual Reference ModelIntroduced methods that enable organizations to share and automatically respond toCTI3(Network ThreatInformation, metrics, intelligence, the necessary concepts, ecosystem considerations, and relationships between multiple parties for Cyber Threat Information, Indicators, and Intelligence. This conceptual reference model also offers insight into the integrated environment.SOARA shared understanding of the scope, benefits, and limitations of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR).

ICD conceptual reference model byThree Modelseach model is composed ofICD CommunityCommon guiding principles, technical stance, and patterns used:

• Arrangement Model(Orchestration Model): Demonstrates the activities used to fulfill the organization’s response to CTI3.FunctionalityIt seems like your query might be incomplete or is lacking context. Are you referring to a WordPress function in particular, or do you need assistance with translating content within a WordPress post? Please provide more details or specify the content that needs translation.
• Activity Model(Activities Model): Demonstrates ICD capabilities related to CTI3 orchestration and the sharing of activities between the Federation Manager and Federation Members.
• Capability Model(Capabilities Model): It illustrates details of capabilities and their relationships, showing how CTI3 flows between the Federation Manager and Federation Members.

Federal(Federation): It’s a group composed of individuals or organizations based on the belief that sharing and collaborating on CTI with partners will enhance the community’s ability to identify and respond to attacks.

Usage of the ICD Conceptual Reference ModelFederal ModelUse two types of entities and describe this relationship.

• Federal Member（Federation Member）: Represents any entity consuming CTI3 from a federation administrator.
• Federal Administrator(Federation Manager): Refers to any such entity that receives CTI3 from at least two or more federation members, then combines and distributes the collected CTI3 to subscribed federation members. A Federation Manager can be established by any organization in the public sector (such as DHS [Department of Homeland Security]) or the private sector (such as ISACs [Information Sharing and Analysis Centers] and ISAOs [Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations]).

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ICD Orchestration Model

The orchestration model consists of the following four components:

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• Capabilities: ByCapabilities Offered by Network Security Tools or ProductsThe tool or product can be orchestrated.
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• 活动 (Activities): The organization is committed to meeting policy and governance requirements.High-level process。

Please note, due to the ever-evolving nature of the ICD domain, the items included in each component are not exhaustive or complete. Therefore, each organization should adapt them to meet their specific needs.

Figure 14 – ICD Layout Model

An organization does not need to orchestrate all capabilities in its environment; instead, capabilities can be connected and disconnected to the SOAR product depending on the organization’s comfort level and/or current operational situation. Understanding which capabilities an organization wishes to achieve and what is available within the organization are crucial.Functionality(functions) andCapability(capabilities) can assist in accomplishing these tasks.Activity, gaining a better understanding of how orchestration can benefit organizations. Additionally, understanding the functions and capabilities required to complete activities enables more informed purchasing decisions for security tools and products.

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ICD Activities Model

The activity model demonstrates the capabilities and activities that federation members and federation administrators can conduct to facilitate orchestration and the sharing of CTI3 among parties. An organization does not need to execute every capability and activity to achieve a certain level of security automation and orchestration.

Figure 15 – ICD Activity Model

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Capabilities Model (ICD Capabilities Model)

The capability model demonstrates CTI3’s potential within and between federal administrators and federal members.Capability(The scope provided by various cybersecurity tools and products that an organization can deploy within its environment). It also includes how to furtherDecompose each capability.The idea. The capabilities are not exhaustive.

To enhance the usability of this model, federation members can receive CTI3 from one or more of the following sources:

• variety of deployments within their enterpriseInternal Sensor(Model bottom right corner).
• Establish direct communication with other coalition membersPeer-to-Peer Relationshipto receive and/or share CTI3.
• Provide CTI3 subscriptions with common interests or potential relationships (e.g., the same department, geographic area).Federal Administrator。

Figure 16 – ICD Capability Model

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Figure 17 – Competency Model of ICD Federation Members and CTI3 Information Flow

By carefully analyzing the diagram, it becomes easy to understand the intricacies of the ICD model.

Organizations can use this model toIdentify its high priorityThe activities, capabilities, and functions help identify potential tools and products to meet their needs. Subsequently, organizations can verify whether the intended products can provide the required capabilities. As tools are deployed and tested, organizations can confirm whether their target capabilities are being met and whether CTI3 flows through their systems as expected. Similarly, gaps might be discovered, necessitating modifications or additional procurement of cybersecurity tools and products.

Four, Security Metrics

Security metrics is a longstanding topic that seems to make little progress. However, its importance is undeniable:

1. Missing Metrics for Security PerformanceIn security work, when reporting to business leaders (CIO), it can be challenging to demonstrate the value of security;
2. Lack of metrics for security configuration, vulnerability scoring, threat indicators, incident expression, and attack patterns.There will be integration difficulties between security products from different vendors.Secure Integration WorkIt’s unable to be effectively carried out.

This section explores the second type of security measure. The so-calledSecurity Metrics就是使用Standardized knowledge representation, enumeration, exchange format, language, and shared standard methods.to achieve critical compliance and consistency requirements.

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Party A wishes to have sufficient freedom in choosing security products, while Party B seeks to achieve a higher degree of security automation; these two demandsEssentially, these are all integration requirements.。

No standards, difficult to integrate.Only throughStandardization and SeparationThe interaction between an organization’s operations, development, maintenance tools, and processes allows the organization (whether a client or a provider) to gain substantial freedom in choosing technologies, solutions, and vendors.

So,Standardization is the core of security metrics.To ensure that discovered and reported issues are consistent across different tools,ConsistencyandComposability, it is essential to have a standardized definition of the things that these different tools are inspecting, reporting, and managing.

To accomplish effective security metrics, it is essential to architect security metrics: that is,Consider Security Metrics as an Architectural IssueIt seems like there’s no content to translate.Architecture-Driven Security Metricsand useSystems Engineering ApproachDecompose its functionalities by identifying the essential features and activities that need to be completed, then acquire the appropriate technologies to support these features and activities.

Security metricsArchitecture ModuleIncluding:

1. The term “枚举” translates to “enumerate” in American English. It refers to(Standardized Enumerations): Standardized lists of common concepts that need to be shared. For example,CVE(Vulnerability Disclosure)CWE(Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)CAPECThe Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) is a very well-known enumeration.
2. Language(Languages): Used for encoding high-fidelity information on how to find universal concepts, and for communicating this information for human-to-human, human-to-tool, tool-to-tool, and tool-to-human interactions. For example,STIX(Structured Threat Information Expression),TAXII(Indicator of Information Confidence Automated Exchange) is a language/format widely used in IACD.
3. Knowledge Base(Repositories): Sharing information through a content knowledge base in a linguistic manner for widespread community or individual organizational use to minimize the loss of meaning when exchanging content between tools, personnel, or both. For example,ATT&CK(Adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Knowledge Base) andCIS (Center for Internet Security) Security Configuration BenchmarkThis is a typical representation of a knowledge base.
4. Consistency adopted(Uniformity of Adoption): Achieving consistency in adoption through brand/review procedures, which can help tools, interactions, and content align with recognized standards. For example,CVE Compatibility Program, OVAL Compatibility Program, CWE Compatibility Program, SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol)All are used for this purpose.

The architectural modules for the above security metrics can be combined for use. For instance, they can be applied in areas such as configuration compliance assessment, vulnerability assessment, system assessment, and threat assessment. The author believes that by presenting the security metrics architecture diagram below, readers can understand the security metrics.Monumentality, Complexity, ImportanceI see there’s only a single character provided, which means “end” or “completed” in Chinese. If there’s a specific WordPress post or more content you need translated, please provide the content, and I’ll be

Figure 18 – Security Metrics Architecture

Below is a reference of security metrics in different security domains, for reference only:

Figure 19 – Security Metrics Standardization Reference

The types depicted in the image are worth exploring. For example, among themEvent CoordinationCategoriesTAXII (Trusted Automated Exchange of Indicator Information)和STIX (Structured Threat Information eXpression)has become the de facto standard and is widely used in the United States. The usual practice is:Use TAXII for data transmission, and use STIX for intelligence representation..OpenC2 collaborates with the STIX/TAXII standards.developing a comprehensive suite for the cybersecurity domainMachine-to-Machine CommunicationI see that message isn’t in English. If you need assistance with something specific, please provide the text youAutomated Solutions。

Although various SOAR platforms in the domestic market currently possess a certain degree of automation orchestration capabilities, the author believes that there is still a long way to go on the path of security measurement and standardization.

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