F7_SECT Security Context Viewpoint
| Domain | Aspect | Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| Functional | Safety & Security |  proposed |
Example
Purpose
The Security Context viewpoint defines the Security Context, that describes the environment and all security relevant aspects of a System. This is the first step of the risk management process according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 27005:2024-05.
The Security Context describes all internal and external elements, boundaries, interconnections and assumptions that referes to the security of a system or an asset. DIN ISO 31000:2018-10 defines: “The context of the risk management process should be derived from an understanding of the external and internal environment in which the organisation operates and should reflect the specific environment of the activity to which the risk management process is applied.”
Applicability
The Security Context Definition Viewpoint supports the activity „Identifying and describing information security risks” [§7.2.1] within the “Information security risk assessment process” according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 27005:2024-05. It contributes the context to the Asset-based approach which identifies threat scenarios regarding assets and their vulnerabilities.
This viewpoint also supports the approach of the “Risk management process” according to ISO 15288 [§6.3.4] by enabling the definition of the context of the Risk Management process.
Presentation
Stakeholder
Concern
- What are the Assumptions regarding the context Elements?
- What are the Attack Vectors?
- Who are the potential adversaries?
Profile Model Reference
The following Stereotypes / Model Elements are used in the Viewpoint: