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Penetration Testing: Re: Risk metrics

Re: Risk metrics

From: Pete Herzog <lists_at_isecom.org>
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 21:59:48 +0100

Marc,

> has anybody else have a look on the RAV metric for OSSTMM 3.0 ?
> I just did - and in my opinion its horrifying.
> anything which is more complicated then multiplaying more than
> 3 numbers is too complicated to use in a report to a client.

You actually need only provide 1 number to the client -- the RAV. If
you want to break it down into each part, then yes, it's 4 numbers which
might start getting a little heavy for your clients.

> it is already difficult enough to explain them what their
> problems are - this calculation sheet is a killer for any
> consultant.

I think you just need to learn it first. It's actually pretty simple to
fill out the form and once you read through an example you'll figure it
so as well. I know it has helped early-adopter consultants better
explain gaps in security or wasted money on overly redundant security
measures to their clients.

Sincerely,
-pete.

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