ℹ️Structure Overview

Introduction

D.U.C.K. is introducing 3 layers of critical knowledge and information to the Node Operator community with risks at center of it. The D.U.C.K. Components Overview shall provide a simple understanding of the knowledge captured within this knowledge base.

Risk Framework

The core of the D.U.C.K. knowledge base are risks. This includes all risks Node Operators are exposed to, whether it's infrastructure, people, software or other risks leading to negative impact on the Node Operator business or ecosystem.

The Risk Framework aims to capture relevant risks that Node Operators are exposed to. The framework provides a structure and insights into critical risks and related sub-risks.

Key sections are:

• Risks - Collection of major risks relevant to Node Operators

• Risk Assessment Procedures - Information regarding procedures to assess the impact of identified risks

• Risk Management Procedures - Guidance on procedures to manage identified risks and potential impacts

• Review & Audit Procedures - Best practices around review & auditing of risks management processes in place

• Risk Register - Documentation template for all risks, mitigations & controls

Mitigation & Controls

Based on the identified risks and sub-risks, the Mitigation & Controls Library equips Node Operators with Mitigation Strategies and a Controls Catalog & Best Practices to address the identified risk landscape adequately.

Key sections are:

• Mitigation Strategies - Mitigation strategies & best practices addressing the identified risks

• Controls Catalog & Best Practices - Reference of relevant Controls standards

• Implementation Guidelines - Infrastructure and Monitoring implementation guidelines

• Collection of Tools, Scripts & Templates - Relevant Tools and references

Communication Toolkit

The Communication Toolkit as the outer layer of D.U.C.K. provides information and material for Node Operators to consider for their communication with their stakeholder landscape, especially in the case of risks becoming incidents despite mitigation & control measures in place.

Key sections are:

• Stakeholder Strategy - Overview of stakeholders, communication channels, and stakeholder management

• Incident Communication Protocols - Communication best practices pre-, during, and -post incidents

• Templates & Toolkits - Communication templates, tools, and documents

• Ecosystem Blueprint - Examples of Node Operator communication setups