MISP Standard Committee Charter

Introduction

The MISP Standard Committee is dedicated to the development, maintenance, and promotion of open standards for threat intelligence sharing. Operating under the auspices of misp-standard.org, the committee ensures that all standards are relevant, up-to-date, and published as Internet-Drafts (I-D) through the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and MISP standard publication.

Objectives

  • Accept New Standards: Evaluate and approve proposals for new MISP standards that enhance threat intelligence sharing capabilities.
  • Update Existing Standards: Regularly review and revise existing standards to address emerging cybersecurity challenges and technological advancements.
  • Publish as IETF Internet-Drafts: Ensure all standards are documented and submitted as IETF I-Ds for broader community engagement and potential adoption as formal RFCs.

Model of Operation

Membership

  • Open Participation: Membership is open to all individuals and organizations interested in contributing to MISP standards.
  • Diverse Representation: Encourage participation from various sectors, including cybersecurity experts, industry professionals, academics, and government agencies.

Meetings

  • Regular Sessions: Conduct monthly virtual meetings to discuss proposals, updates, and committee activities.
  • Special Meetings: Schedule additional meetings as needed for urgent matters or in-depth discussions.

Proposal Submission

  • Documentation Requirements: Proposals must include a detailed description, objectives, and any relevant technical specifications.

Review and Approval

  • Initial Assessment: A designated review team evaluates submissions for completeness and relevance.
  • Community Feedback: Publish proposals for a 30-day public comment period to gather broader input.
  • Final Decision: The committee votes on proposals after considering all feedback; a majority vote is required for approval.

Publication

  • Draft Preparation: Approved standards are formatted according to IETF guidelines for I-Ds.
  • MISP Standard Publication: The standard is published on the MISP Standard website.
  • IETF Submission: Submit the drafts to the IETF for official publication and initiate the standardization process.
  • Ongoing Maintenance: Monitor and revise drafts based on MISP standard, IETF feedback and evolving community needs.

Objectives

  • Streamline Standardization: Maintain a simple, low-bureaucracy standardization process.
  • Ensure Open Accessibility: Make standards openly accessible and readily reusable.
  • Enable Continuous Evolution: Provide regular updates to standards in response to community needs.