Centreon has been officially designated as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) as of February 11, 2025, highlighting Centreon’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity within its products and the broader IT ecosystem. What is the CVE Program? Do you need a refresher? Read on.
Understanding the CVE Program
Established in 1999, the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program is an international initiative that identifies, defines, and catalogs publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. In other words, the CVE Program provides a standardized identifier for known vulnerabilities to facilitate the sharing of critical security information across various platforms and organizations. Each CVE Record includes an identification number, a brief description, a list of affected versions, references to related vulnerability reports and advisories, and often enhanced data provided by the CNA such as a severity rating, a root cause mapping for the vulnerability, and more. Identifying and numbering vulnerabilities is the responsibility of CVE-designated numbering authorities or CNAs. And it’s a role Centreon is now playing.
The Role of a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
CNAs are organizations authorized to assign CVE identifiers (CVE IDs) and publish CVE Records for vulnerabilities affecting products and services within their defined scope. By becoming a CNA, an organization can efficiently manage the identification and disclosure of vulnerabilities, ensuring that security issues are promptly addressed and communicated to the public. This proactive approach enhances the security posture of the organization’s products and contributes to the global cybersecurity community. Centreon’s defined scope pertains to vulnerabilities in Centreon products, including the open source projects it maintains.
Centreon’s Path to Becoming a CNA
Becoming a CNA involves a commitment to the CVE Program’s mission and adherence to its established guidelines. Organizations interested in becoming a CNA must demonstrate their ability to manage the assignment of CVE IDs and the publication of CVE Records for vulnerabilities within their scope. This includes having a defined vulnerability management process and a proven track record of responsible vulnerability disclosure. This role will allow swiftly assigning a CVE identifier to potential vulnerabilities in Centreon’s products, allowing users and security professionals to stay informed and take necessary actions to mitigate potential risks.
Centreon’s CNA designation highlights our commitment to upholding the highest security standards in our IT monitoring solutions. By actively participating in the CVE Program, Centreon showcases its dedication to transparency and responsibility in addressing security vulnerabilities.
As a CNA, Centreon will continue collaborating with the cybersecurity community to identify and address vulnerabilities, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider of secure IT monitoring solutions.
To learn more on this topic, check out our Vulnerability Disclosure Policy.
Looking forward to improving cybersecurity together in the years to come.
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