SPECTRA — INTRO Definitions of Node and Tangible

SPECTRA Review 16-05-2025
“Node” & “Tangible”–
o I don’t believe “tangible’ versus “intangible” are the correct adjectives to use for physical versus virtual “nodes”. Not based on the definition of tangible given next.
o Just because a node is virtual does not mean it’s impossible to “understand or realize”. I believe virtual nodes are still “discernable,” “facts,” and “real” otherwise we would not be concerned with them for a cyber risk assessment.
o I suggest a different differentiating adjective used in the definition of “Node” or replace the definition of “Tangible” because right now there is a contradiction.

Node –
o Recommend a different, more distinct, name for this element.
o Our system models typically have dozens if not hundreds of profiles applied to them and Node is a very common term between them.
o This leads to confusion and, in some cases, errors even when the full element name may be different.
o All the elements in this package have generic and easily conflicting names but node is the most egregious.
o I think going with the suggested “Processing Element” would have been better in this case.