44 lines
2.7 KiB
Markdown
44 lines
2.7 KiB
Markdown
### Refined General Structure
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#### Hierarchical Approach
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1. **Manufacturer Level**:
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- Contains general policies and information applicable to all devices from that manufacturer.
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- Includes a `safelist-ips.json` and `security-contact.json` relevant to the entire range of products.
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2. **Device-Specific Level**:
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- Provides detailed, device-specific instructions and information.
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- Contains its own `safelist-ips.json`, `security-contact.json`, and `firewall-profile.json`.
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- Device-specific information overrides manufacturer-level information when present.
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#### Example Structure
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```plaintext
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/.well-known/device-instructions
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/{manufacturer}
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/safelist-ips.json # Manufacturer-level IP safelist
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/security-contact.json # Manufacturer-level security contact
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/{device-model}
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/instructions.json # Specific device instructions
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/firewall-profile.json # Device-specific firewall profile
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/safelist-ips.json # Device-specific IP safelist
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/security-contact.json # Device-specific security contact
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```
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#### Precedence Rules
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- **Device-Specific Over Manufacturer-Level**: Routers and other network management tools should prioritize device-specific instructions and settings. If a device-specific `safelist-ips.json` or `security-contact.json` exists, it should override the manufacturer-level files.
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#### Goals for Hierarchical Safelist and Contacts
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- **Flexibility and Specificity**: Allow for both broad policies applicable across all devices and specific configurations tailored to individual models.
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- **Clarity in Implementation**: Ensure that device-specific precedence over manufacturer-level information is clear and easy to implement in network management systems.
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- **Enhanced Security and Compatibility**: Provide more precise security and operational guidelines, enhancing each device's security posture and operating compatibility.
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#### Additional Considerations
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- **Documentation and Communication**: Document the hierarchy and precedence rules, ensuring manufacturers and network administrators understand how to implement and interpret these files.
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- **Update Mechanisms**: Establish efficient processes for updating manufacturer-level and device-specific files to keep them current and relevant.
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- **Testing and Validation**: Rigorously test the hierarchical structure to ensure routers and network tools correctly apply the precedence rules in various scenarios.
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With this refined structure, you can create a robust framework for disseminating device and manufacturer-specific firewall profiles, IP safelists, and security contacts, greatly enhancing networked devices' security and operational efficiency. |