urn: urn:intuitem:risk:library:tiber-eu-2018
locale: en
ref_id: TIBER-EU-2018
name: TIBER-EU FRAMEWORK
description: 'How to implement the European framework for Threat Intelligence-based
  Ethical Red Teaming

  https://www.ecb.europa.eu/paym/cyber-resilience/tiber-eu/html/index.en.html'
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version: 1
publication_date: 2024-04-13
provider: ECB
packager: intuitem
objects:
  framework:
    urn: urn:intuitem:risk:framework:tiber-eu-2018
    ref_id: TIBER-EU-2018
    name: TIBER-EU FRAMEWORK
    description: How to implement the European framework for Threat Intelligence-based
      Ethical Red Teaming
    requirement_nodes:
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
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      depth: 1
      name: 'Adoption and implementation '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node3
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'The TIBER-EU framework is adopted and implemented by each jurisdiction
        in the EU. (optional) '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node4
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: If a jurisdiction decides to implement a TIBER-XX framework, then
        the framework is formally adopted by an authority, and the TIBER-EU Knowledge
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    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node5
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'The jurisdiction adopts the TIBER-XX framework as a supervisory
        or oversight tool, as a catalyst, or for the purposes of financial stability. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node6
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'On adoption, the core documentation of the national TIBER-XX framework
        is published, and the sector is informed. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node7
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: "The jurisdiction determines which entities should undertake a\
        \ test \u2013 either on a voluntary or mandatory basis. "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node8
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'The jurisdiction conducts a legal analysis of its TIBER-XX framework
        to ensure it complies with national laws and regulations. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node9
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'The jurisdiction puts in place appropriate governance structures
        and allocates adequate resources to implement the TIBER-XX framework. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node10
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'The jurisdiction has a centralised TIBER Cyber Team (TCT) to manage
        the programme, oversee the tests and liaise with the TIBER-EU Knowledge Centre. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node11
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'In case of cross-border entities, the test is initiated and driven
        by the lead authority. If another relevant authority seeks to initiate and
        lead the test, the lead authority must agree to it. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node12
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: In case of cross-border entities, the test is conducted jointly
        between the lead authority and other relevant authorities. (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node13
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node2
      description: 'The TIBER-EU test is conducted by independent third-party providers,
        i.e. external threat  intelligence (TI) and red team (RT) providers. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      name: 'Preparation phase '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node15
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'For each test, there is a White Team (WT), independent TCT (and
        Test Manager), and external TI/RT providers. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node16
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'The national intelligence agency/national cyber security centre/high-tech
        crime unit is involved in each test. (optional) '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node17
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'Once the procurement process has been completed, there are appropriate
        contracts in place between the different stakeholders, with relevant controls
        embedded into the contracts, to facilitate a controlled test (in a discreet
        manner). '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node18
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'Prior to conducting the test, the WT conducts a risk assessment
        and then puts in place all the necessary risk management controls, processes
        and procedures to facilitate a controlled test. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node19
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'Throughout the end-to-end test process, in all documentation and
        communication between stakeholders a code name is used to conceal the identity
        of the entity being tested. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node20
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'At the outset of the test process, there is a launch meeting which
        includes the WT and TCT. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node21
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: The launch meeting also includes other relevant authorities and
        the TI/RT providers. (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node22
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'The scope of the test includes critical functions (CFs), as well
        as the people, processes, and technology and databases that support the delivery
        of CFs. This is documented in the TIBEREU Scope Specification document and
        signed off in the attestation by the board. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node23
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: The entity expands the scope of the test beyond the CFs and includes
        other functions and processes. (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node24
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: "During the scoping phase, the WT (with agreement from the TCT),\
        \ sets \u201Cflags\u201D, which are targets or objectives, that the RT provider\
        \ aims to meet during the test. "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node25
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'The test is conducted on live production systems. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node26
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: "Only the WT and TCT are informed about the test, its details and\
        \ the timings \u2013 all other staff members (i.e. Blue Team, BT) remain unaware\
        \ of the test. "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node27
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node14
      description: 'Only TI/RT providers that meet the minimum requirements set out
        in the TIBER-EU Services Procurement Guidelines can undertake the TIBER-EU
        test. The TI/RT providers will be TIBEREU-certified and accredited once the
        EU has these capabilities in place. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      name: 'Threat intelligence and red team testing phase '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node29
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: 'For each test, an external TI provider produces a dedicated Targeted
        Threat Intelligence Report (TTI Report) on the entity being tested. Where
        infrastructure has been outsourced and a third party is included in the scope
        of the test, the TTI Report also includes information about that third party.  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node30
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: "For each national implementation, a Generic Threat Landscape Report\
        \ (GTL Report) for the country\u2019s financial sector is produced and maintained,\
        \ and is used to help inform the TTI Report.  (optional)"
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node31
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: For each threat intelligence report (TTI and GTL), the national
        intelligence agency/national cyber security centre/high-tech crime unit is
        involved to provide feedback.  (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node32
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: For each TTI Report on the entity, the TI provider sets out multiple
        threat scenarios which can be used by the RT provider.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node33
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: The TI provider holds a handover session with the RT provider,
        providing the basis for the threat scenarios.
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node34
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: Following the handover, the TI provider continues to be engaged
        during the testing phase and provides additional up-to-date, credible threat
        intelligence to the RT provider, where needed. (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node35
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: 'The RT provider develops multiple attack scenarios, based on the
        TTI Report. This is documented in the Red Team Test Plan and shared with the
        WT and TCT.  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node36
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: The jurisdiction, in its implementation of the TIBER framework,
        allows physical red teaming in the scope of the methodology for the TIBER
        test (e.g. planting a device at the entity), provided all necessary precautions
        are taken.  (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node37
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: "The RT provider executes the attack based on the scenarios (with\
        \ some flexibility) in the Red Team Test Plan and goes through each of the\
        \ phases of the kill chain methodology. Where needed, a \u201Cleg-up\u201D\
        \ will be provided by the entity.  "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node38
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: "During the test, the RT provider keeps the WT and TCT informed\
        \ about progress, \u201Ccapture the flag\u201D moments, the possible need\
        \ for leg-ups, etc. The RT provider takes a stage-by-stage approach and consults\
        \ the WT and TCT at all critical points to ensure a controlled test.   "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node39
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node28
      description: "The duration of the red team test is proportionate to the scope,\
        \ size of the entity, complexity of threat scenarios, etc. Sufficient time\
        \ is allocated to testing to guarantee that a comprehensive test has been\
        \ conducted across the enterprise.  Experience suggests that a period of at\
        \ least 10\u201312 weeks is required. "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      name: Closure phase
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node41
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'At the end of the test, the RT provider produces a Red Team Test
        Report, outlining the findings from the test.  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node42
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: "The entity\u2019s BT is informed of the test and uses the Red\
        \ Team Test Report to deliver its own Blue Team Report. In the Blue Team Report,\
        \ the BT maps its actions alongside the RT provider\u2019s Team actions. "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node43
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'At the end of the test, the RT provider, the BT and the WT conduct
        an interactive replay of the test, where possible using live production systems,
        to review the impact of the actions of the RT provider. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node44
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: The TCT, supervisors/overseers and TI provider are also present
        during these replay workshops. (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node45
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: A purple teaming element is added in which the BT and the RT provider
        can work together to see which other steps could have been taken by the RT
        provider and how the BT could have responded to those steps. (optional)
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node46
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'At the end of the test, there is a 360-degree feedback meeting
        which includes the entity, TI/RT providers and TCT. In this meeting, the parties
        review the TIBER-EU test process and give feedback. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node47
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'After the BT and RT provider replay and 360-degree feedback workshop,
        the entity produces a Remediation Plan to address the findings. The Remediation
        Plan is agreed with the supervisor and/or overseer as part of their planning
        and control cycle.  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node48
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'The entity produces a Test Summary Report, which it shares with
        the lead authority.  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node49
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: "The entity\u2019s board and the TI/RT providers sign an attestation\
        \ to validate the true and fair conduct of the TIBER-EU test (to enable recognition\
        \ by other relevant authorities).  "
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node50
      assessable: true
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'If mutually agreed, the lead authority and/or the entity share
        the Test Summary Report and attestation with other relevant authorities (where
        applicable).  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node51
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'The TCT in each jurisdiction analyses the results of all the TIBER
        tests and the lessons learned from the 360-degree feedback meetings to produce
        high-level, aggregated findings. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node52
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node40
      description: 'This information is used to enhance sector resilience and improve
        the TIBER-XX framework. '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node53
      assessable: false
      depth: 1
      name: 'Abbreviations '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      assessable: false
      depth: 2
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node53
      name: 'Term  '
      description: 'Explanation  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node55
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'BT  '
      description: 'Blue Team  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node56
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'CF  '
      description: 'critical function  '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node57
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'GTL '
      description: 'generic threat landscape '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node58
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'HUMINT '
      description: 'human intelligence '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node59
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'NDA '
      description: 'non-disclosure agreement '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node60
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'OSINT '
      description: 'open-source intelligence '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node61
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'RACI '
      description: 'Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RACI stands for Responsible,
        Accountable, Consulted, Informed) '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node62
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'RT provider '
      description: 'red team provider '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node63
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'TCT '
      description: 'TIBER Cyber Team '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node64
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'TIBER '
      description: 'threat intelligence-based ethical red teaming '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node65
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'TI provider '
      description: 'threat intelligence provider '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node66
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'TKC '
      description: 'TIBER-EU Knowledge Centre '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node67
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'TTI '
      description: 'targeted threat intelligence '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node68
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'TTM '
      description: 'Team Test Manager '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node69
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'TTP '
      description: 'tactics, techniques and procedures '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node70
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'WT '
      description: 'White Team '
    - urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node71
      assessable: false
      depth: 3
      parent_urn: urn:intuitem:risk:req_node:tiber-eu-2018:node54
      name: 'WTL '
      description: 'White Team Lead '
