A security objective is a document created by an IT security company or service for a specific application or company, detailing security threats and ways to increase security. It can refer to the needs of an individual or business and is created using common criteria standards.
A security objective (ST) is the name of a document created by an information security (IT) company or firm in relation to a particular application or company it is working with. For example, a particular software developer who creates antivirus programs might provide a TS for a specific program to document the types of security threats it is designed to detect and address for a customer. A security objective can also be issued by an IT security service for a particular company they are working with, describing the specific ways in which that company is vulnerable to attack and providing information on how to increase security for that company.
The name “security objective” refers to the actual document written by an IT security company detailing ways that company can help protect others. The specific information provided in this type of document may vary depending on the types of threats a business may face or the services the business may provide. In general, however, a security objective usually provides detailed information about an individual’s or a company’s security needs and how those needs might be met.
For example, a software developer might come up with a security goal to indicate the types of threats a new security program can address. The security goal for a new antivirus program might state the types of viruses and other malware the software can find and handle for a customer. If there are specific problems this program has with false positives or not finding certain forms of malware, this can be included in the document. All of this information is typically provided with reference to the objective of the assessment (TOE), which is typically a particular company that might use a particular product or service.
The security goal generated by an IT security service might also address the specific needs and threats of a particular business. In this case, the TOE is not only the company itself, but also specific files and types of information that the company has. Once the TOE has been named and detailed, the security focus usually provides insight into how to deal with threats, albeit in a general enough way that it doesn’t provide security assistance without the use of the company’s services. All of this information is typically created and provided using the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation or “common criteria,” which refers to a set of standards used in the IT and security industry.
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