Navigating Threats: Advanced Strategies In Threat Modeling

Securing systems from design to deployment using modern threat modeling techniques

What you'll learn

Foundational Concepts: Understanding the core elements of threat modeling, including assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

Methodologies: Exploring various threat modeling methodologies like STRIDE, DREAD, Attack Trees, MITRE ATT&CK and how to apply them in different scenarios.

Practical Application: Applying threat modeling techniques to real-world scenarios, software systems, or network architectures.

Tool Usage: Familiarity with tools and software used in threat modeling to streamline the process and enhance efficiency.

Risk Assessment: Learning to evaluate and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and impact, enabling effective risk mitigation strategies.

Integration with SDLC: Understanding how to integrate threat modeling into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for proactive security.

Industry Best Practices: Studying industry best practices, standards, and compliance requirements related to threat modeling in various sectors.

Emerging Trends: Staying updated with evolving threats, new attack vectors, and the latest approaches to threat modeling

Requirements

Basic Cybersecurity Knowledge: Understanding foundational concepts in cybersecurity, such as network security, encryption, access controls, and common attack vectors.

Software Development Understanding: Familiarity with software development processes, architectures, and common programming languages to comprehend the software security aspects.

System Architecture Awareness: Knowledge of system architectures, including cloud computing, distributed systems, or microservices, to assess vulnerabilities across diverse environments.

Networking Fundamentals: Basic understanding of network protocols, architectures, and components to comprehend security implications within networked environments.

Description

Embark on a deep dive into the world of threat modeling, meticulously crafted to equip professionals with advanced skills for safeguarding systems amid ever-evolving cyber risks. This immersive course delves extensively into the complexities of attack trees, continuous threat modeling, Threagile, and cloud threat modeling, fostering a comprehensive understanding of these critical concepts.From unraveling the graphical representation of attack trees to seamlessly integrating continuous threat modeling into CI/CD pipelines, this course offers pragmatic insights and hands-on demonstrations. Master the art of navigating Threagile's YAML files, automating threat detection, and crafting tailored mitigation strategies to navigate dynamic risk landscapes effectively.Explore the unique challenges involved in securing cloud environments, dissecting complexities in identity management, configuration security, and shared responsibilities. Dive into the Cloud Security Alliance's innovative threat modeling cards, enabling visual insights into threats, vulnerabilities, and controls specific to cloud-based systems.Throughout this immersive journey, participants will gain a holistic perspective on threat modeling methodologies, ensuring proactive security integration into development life cycles. Embrace collaborative strategies and industry best practices to fortify systems against emerging cyber threats.Elevate your security prowess and safeguard future systems with confidence through this encompassing threat modeling course.You will learn about:1. Advanced Understanding: A deep comprehension of attack trees, continuous threat modeling, Threagile, and cloud threat modeling, allowing them to decode intricate threat landscapes.2. Practical Application: Hands-on experience in deciphering attack trees' graphical representations, integrating continuous threat modeling into CI/CD pipelines, navigating Threagile's YAML files, and automating threat detection.3. Tailored Strategies: The ability to craft tailored mitigation strategies suited for dynamic risk environments, ensuring systems are fortified against evolving threats.4. And much more!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Understanding the basics

Section 2: Threat Modeling Methods and Types

Lecture 3 Methods of Threat Modeling

Lecture 4 Types of Threat Models

Lecture 5 STRIDE

Lecture 6 DREAD

Lecture 7 MITRE ATT&CK

Lecture 8 Other Techniques

Lecture 9 Threat Modeling in the SDLC

Section 3: Advanced Threat Modeling

Lecture 10 Introduction to Attack Trees

Lecture 11 Example with Attack Trees

Lecture 12 Continuous Threat Model

Lecture 13 Threagile

Lecture 14 Threat Modeling of the Cloud

Section 4: Dealing with the Findings

Lecture 15 Addressing the identified risks

Lecture 16 Risk Mitigation

Lecture 17 Defining Controls

Lecture 18 Adapting the Risks and Controls

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 19 Conclusion

Section 6: Hands-on Activities

Lecture 20 Hands-On with a sample threat model

Lecture 21 Hands-On with Deciduous

Lecture 22 Hands-On with Threagile

Lecture 23 Hands-On with OWASP Threat Dragon

Lecture 24 Hands-On with Microsoft Threat Model

Lecture 25 Hands-On with OWASP Risk Rating

Cybersecurity Professionals: Those already working or interested in working in cybersecurity roles, including security architects, analysts, engineers, and consultants.,Software Developers: Individuals involved in software development, including architects, programmers, testers, and quality assurance personnel interested in integrating security into the development lifecycle.,IT Professionals: Network administrators, system administrators, and IT managers aiming to understand threats and mitigate risks in their systems.,Compliance and Risk Management Personnel: Professionals responsible for compliance, risk assessment, and governance, seeking to understand how threat modeling aligns with regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies.