Taxonomy of Operational Cyber Security Risks

Taxonomy of Operational Cyber Security Risks

1. 1. Actions of People

   • 1.1 Inadvertent
     • 1.1.1 Mistakes
     • 1.1.2 Errors
     • 1.1.3 Omissions
   • 1.2 Deliberate
     • 1.2.1 Fraud
     • 1.2.2 Sabotage
     • 1.2.3 Theft
     • 1.2.4 Vandalism
   • 1.3 Inaction
     • 1.3.1 Skills
     • 1.3.2 Knowledge
     • 1.3.3 Guidance
     • 1.3.4 Availability

2. 2. Systems and Technology Failures

   • 2.1 Hardware
     • 2.1.1 Capacity
     • 2.1.2 Performance
     • 2.1.3 Maintenance
     • 2.1.4 Obsolescence
   • 2.2 Software
     • 2.2.1 Compatibility
     • 2.2.2 Configuration management
     • 2.2.3 Change control
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     • 2.2.4 Security settings
     • 2.2.5 Coding practices
     • 2.2.6 Testing
   • 2.3 Systems
     • 2.3.1 Design
     • 2.3.2 Specifications
     • 2.3.3 Integration
     • 2.3.4 Complexity

3. 3. Failed Internal Processes

   • 3.1 Process design or execution
     • 3.1.1 Process flow
     • 3.1.2 Process documentation
     • 3.1.3 Roles and responsibilities
     • 3.1.4 Notifications and alerts
     • 3.1.5 Information flow
     • 3.1.6 Escalation of issues
     • 3.1.7 Service level agreements
     • 3.1.8 Task hand-off
   • 3.2 Process controls
     • 3.2.1 Status monitoring
     • 3.2.2 Metrics
     • 3.2.3 Periodic review
     • 3.2.4 Process ownership
   • 3.3 Supporting processes
     • 3.3.1 Staffing
     • 3.3.2 Funding
     • 3.3.3 Training and development
     • 3.3.4 Procurement

4. 4. External Events

   • 4.1 Disasters
     • 4.1.1 Weather even
     • 4.1.2 Fire
     • 4.1.3 Flood
     • 4.1.4 Earthquake
     • 4.1.5 Unrest
     • 4.1.6 Pandemic
   • 4.2 Legal issues
     • 4.2.1 Regulatory compliance
     • 4.2.2 Legislation
     • 4.2.3 Litigation
   • 4.3 Business issues
     • 4.3.1 Supplier failure
     • 4.3.2 Market conditions
     • 4.3.3 Economic conditions
   • 4.4 Service dependencies
     • 4.4.1 Utilities
     • 4.4.2 Emergency services
     • 4.4.3 Fuel
     • 4.4.4 Transportation