Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Practice Exam

The OCTAVE (Operationally Critical Threat, Asset, and Vulnerability Evaluation) risk management framework was developed by Carnegie Mellon University. This framework is designed to help organizations manage their information security risk by focusing on their critical assets and aligning security measures with business objectives.

OCTAVE empowers organizations to assess risks associated with their information technology environments through a structured approach that encompasses asset identification, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessment, all tailored to the specific needs of the organization. It emphasizes a self-directed assessment process, allowing teams within an organization to conduct evaluations and develop risk management strategies effectively.

Other organizations, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the International Organization for Standardization, and the Information Systems Security Association, contribute valuable resources and frameworks in the realm of information security and risk management. However, the specific development of the OCTAVE framework is credited solely to Carnegie Mellon University, which is known for its extensive research and training in software engineering and information security.