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Cyber Incident Classification in the OSCE Region
Exchanges could also take the form of workshops or meetings where
lessons and good practices in cyber incident classification and on the
different taxonomies are shared. This could help expand existing
taxonomies to cover those used by other countries as well as those
developed by private actors or research institutes.
There are, however, challenges to participating in dedicated exchanges
and exercises. These include capacity constraints and staffing
requirements, especially those experienced by smaller countries or
those with limited resources. Nonetheless, most States agree that a
possible starting point could be information exchanges on national
approaches to incident classification.
A range of formats can be used to share national approaches to cyber
incident classification. These include making relevant information
(policies, regulation, etc.) publicly available on government websites;
using existing multilateral platforms or processes, bi-lateral or
multistakeholder dialogues; or in-person or online workshops.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND OTHER INITIATIVES RELEVANT TO NATIONAL
CYBER INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION
Cyber-security-related capacity building needs remain poorly addressed
across the globe, including where cyber incident classification is
concerned. In the OSCE region many States view this as a gap that needs
to be filled. Crisis management scenarios and table top exercises can
play an important role in this regard, and could potentially be tied to a
Points of Contact Network, where appropriate.