Threat Modeling

eBook Details:

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: WOW! eBook (December 8, 2020)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1492056553
• ISBN-13: 978-1492056553

eBook Description:

Threat Modeling: A Practical Guide for Development Teams

Threat modeling is one of the most essential and most misunderstood parts of the development lifecycle. Whether you’re a security practitioner or a member of a development team, this Threat Modeling: A Practical Guide for Development Teams book will help you gain a better understanding of how you can apply core threat modeling concepts to your practice to protect your systems against threats.

• Explore fundamental properties and mechanisms for securing data and system functionality
• Understand the relationship between security, privacy, and safety
• Identify key characteristics for assessing system security
• Get an in-depth review of popular and specialized techniques for modeling and analyzing your systems
• View the future of threat modeling and Agile development methodologies, including DevOps automation
• Find answers to frequently asked questions, including how to avoid common threat modeling pitfalls

Contrary to popular belief, threat modeling doesn’t require advanced security knowledge to initiate or a Herculean effort to sustain. But it is critical for spotting and addressing potential concerns in a cost-effective way before the code’s written and before it’s too late to find a solution. Authors Izar Tarandach and Matthew Coles walk you through various ways to approach and execute threat modeling in your organization.