Status Report (July 28. 2025)

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BGIN Cyber Security Working Group - Status Report

Date: July 28, 2025
Subject: Cyber Security Information Sharing Standard - Progress Update and Call for Participation

Dear Cyber Security Working Group Members,

Executive Summary

This status report provides an update on the BGIN Cyber Security Information Sharing Standard development and outlines critical participation requirements for the upcoming publication phase.

Current Project StatusStandard Development Progress

  • Initiative: BGIN Cyber Security Information Sharing Standard

  • Timeline: Development initiated in 2024, with significant progress through BGIN Block 13 (March 2025)

  • Current Phase: Final document creation and stakeholder review

  • Target Publication: BGIN Block 13 (October 15-17, 2025, Washington, DC)

Recent Activities

  • May 2025: Cyber Security WG Call completed - Meeting Report

  • June-July 2025: Draft refinement and technical review

  • July 2025: ISO TC307 PAS Proposal submission

Critical Timeline and Milestones

Phase 1: Draft Review and Comment Collection (August 2025)

  1. Week 1-2: Editor-led draft creation

  2. Week 3: Cyber Security WG Call - Draft presentation and Q&A

  3. Week 4: Public comment period opens (WG members + broader community)

Phase 2: Technical Review and ISO Preparation (September 2025)

  1. September 1-15: Comment analysis and draft revision

  2. September 16-19: EDCON 2025 Layer 2 Meetup (Osaka, Japan)

    • Hybrid event for Ethereum developer community feedback

    • Technical review session

  3. September 25: Cyber Security WG Call - Comment discussion and resolution

Phase 3: Final Publication Process (October 2025)

  1. October 1: Final resolution draft publication

  2. October 15-17: BGIN Block 13 - Publication approval and standard adoption

ISO Standardization PathwayTC307 Integration

  • Status: PAS Proposal submitted to ISO TC307

  • Advantage: Accelerated ISO standardization process

  • Next Steps:

    • November 3-7, 2025: TC307 Plenary Meeting presentation

    • NP (New Proposal) voting process

    • Project initiation upon successful NP vote

Technical Specifications

  • Document Type: Publicly Available Specification (PAS)

  • Scope: Cyber Security Information Sharing Framework

  • Target Audience: Blockchain and cybersecurity communities

Participation Requirements

BGIN Block 13 Attendance (MANDATORY)

Date: October 15-17, 2025
Location: Washington, DC
Event Information: BGIN Block 13

Critical Sessions:

  • Cyber Security Information Sharing Standard final review

  • Publication resolution and adoption

  • Individual Information Sharing project sessions

  • Technical working group meetings

Action Required: Please confirm attendance and coordinate schedules.

EDCON 2025 Layer 2 Meetup (RECOMMENDED)

Date: September 16-19, 2025
Location: Osaka, Japan
Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual)
Purpose: Ethereum developer community feedback collection
Event Information: EDCON 2025

BGIN Official Standardization Process

IMPORTANT: BGIN conducts its official standardization process through the Discourse platform to ensure transparency, verifiability, and maintain a legitimate process comparable to ISO standards. All technical discussions, document reviews, and decision-making processes are conducted publicly on Discourse.

URGENT: Discourse Account Creation Required

All WG members are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to create Discourse accounts immediately. Please review the onboarding guide and establish your account to participate in the official standardization process.

Onboarding Guide: New Member Resources

Action Required:

  • Create your Discourse account by August 1, 2025

  • Review the onboarding guide for proper participation procedures

  • Ensure you can access all working group discussions and documents

Resource Access

Documentation

  • Security Information Sharing Framework Standard Discussion Sheet

  • Security Information Sharing Framework Standard Draft

  • May 2025 WG Call Meeting Notes: Link

Communication Channels

Next Steps

1. Immediate:

  • Mark calendar for critical dates

  • Confirm BGIN Block 13 attendance

2. August 2025:

  • Participate in comment collection draft review

  • Attend Cyber Security WG Call

  • Provide technical feedback

3. September 2025:

  • Engage in comment discussion

  • Consider EDCON 2025 participation

  • Finalize technical contributions

Contact Information

For technical questions or participation coordination, please contact the Cyber Security Working Group leadership through the BGIN Discourse platform.

Note: This is a critical phase in the standardization process. Your participation is essential for the successful publication and adoption of the Cyber Security Information Sharing Standard.

Best regards,
BGIN Cyber Security Working Group Leadership