Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment

The Threat Modeling Course is designed to provide student with a comprehensive understanding of threat modeling concepts and methodology. The course aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities within various systems and environments. Course Objectives: Understand the fundamentals of threat modeling: Define threat modeling and its importance in security planning. Explore the key components of a threat model, including assets, threat actors, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and risk assessment. Learn threat modeling methodologies: Introduce popular threat modeling frameworks and techniques such as STRIDE, DREAD, attack trees, and data flow diagrams. Understand when and how to apply different methodologies based on the specific requirements of the system or environment. Identify and assess threats: Explore various threat actors and their motivations. Analyze common attack vectors used by adversaries. Evaluate vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and applications. Conduct risk assessments: Learn how to assess the likelihood and impact of potential threats. Understand how to prioritize risks based on severity and potential consequences. Explore risk assessment methodologies and tools. Develop mitigation strategies: Implement countermeasures to address identified threats and vulnerabilities. Understand best practices for securing systems and environments. Explore defense-in-depth strategies to enhance security posture. Incorporate threat modeling into the development lifecycle: Learn how to integrate threat modeling activities into software development and system design processes. Understand the benefits of early threat modeling and the role of secure architecture design. Enhance incident response and business continuity: Develop incident response plans to effectively handle security incidents.