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vaf

by echostorm

VAF is a modular and extensible tool designed to assess the cybersecurity posture of IoT devices. It provides detailed vulnerability analysis and mitigation guidance against established standards.

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What is vaf?

VAF (Vulnerability Assessment Framework) is a tool for assessing the cybersecurity of IoT devices against standards like NIST, OWASP, ISO, and ICAO.

How to use vaf?

To use VAF, first create and activate a virtual environment, then install the required dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt. If facing admin policy errors in Windows, use Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser in PowerShell.

Key features of vaf

  • Modular design

  • Extensible architecture

  • Network scanning for device discovery

  • Manual device input

  • Detailed vulnerability analysis

  • Mitigation guidance

Use cases of vaf

  • Assessing the security of IoT devices in a smart home

  • Evaluating the compliance of industrial control systems with security standards

  • Identifying vulnerabilities in connected medical devices

  • Securing IoT devices used in transportation systems

FAQ from vaf

What standards does VAF support?

VAF supports NIST, OWASP, ISO, and ICAO.

Can VAF scan networks for devices?

Yes, VAF can scan networks for connected devices.

Can I manually input devices into VAF?

Yes, VAF allows for manual device input.

Does VAF provide mitigation guidance?

Yes, VAF provides detailed vulnerability analysis and mitigation guidance.

What are the system requirements for VAF?

The system requirements are listed in the setup instructions, including Python 3 and the packages in requirements.txt.