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The only security book to be chosen as a Dr. Dobbs Jolt Award Finalist since Bruce Schneier's Secrets and Lies and Applied Cryptography!Adam Shostack is responsible for security development lifecycle threat modeling at Microsoft and is one of a handful of threat modeling experts in the world. Now, he is sharing his considerable expertise into this unique book. With pages of specific actionable advice, he details how to build better security into the design of systems, software, or services from the outset. You'll explore various threat modeling approaches, find out how to test your designs against threats, and learn effective ways to address threats that have been validated at Microsoft and other top companies.Systems security managers, you'll find tools and a framework for structured thinking about what can go wrong. Software developers, you'll appreciate the jargon-free and accessible introduction to this essential skill. Security professionals, you'll learn to discern changing threats and discover the easiest ways to adopt a structured approach to threat modeling.Provides a unique how-to for security and software developers who need to design secure products and systems and test their designsExplains how to threat model and explores various threat modeling approaches, such as asset-centric, attacker-centric and software-centricProvides effective approaches and techniques that have been proven at Microsoft and elsewhereOffers actionable how-to advice not tied to any specific software, operating system, or programming languageAuthored by a Microsoft professional who is one of the most prominent threat modeling experts in the worldAs more software is delivered on the Internet or operates on Internet-connected devices, the design of secure software is absolutely critical. Make sure you're ready with Threat Modeling: Designing for Security.

Threat Modeling: Designing for Security by Adam Shostack

In today's digital world, security is paramount. Organizations of all sizes are constantly under attack from malicious actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive data. Threat modeling is a critical tool for identifying and mitigating these risks.

In his book, Threat Modeling: Designing for Security, Adam Shostack provides a comprehensive guide to threat modeling. He explains the basics of threat modeling, including the different types of threats, the assets that need to be protected, and the controls that can be used to mitigate risks.

Shostack also provides a step-by-step process for conducting a threat modeling exercise. He walks readers through the process of gathering information, identifying threats, assessing risks, and developing mitigation strategies.

Threat Modeling: Designing for Security is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about threat modeling and how to use it to protect their organization from cyberattacks.

Key Features:

• Provides a comprehensive overview of threat modeling
• Explains the different types of threats, assets, and controls
• Provides a step-by-step process for conducting a threat modeling exercise
• Includes case studies and examples from real-world organizations

Who Should Read This Book:

• Security professionals
• Developers
• System administrators
• Anyone who wants to learn more about threat modeling

About the Author:

Adam Shostack is a security researcher and consultant with over 20 years of experience. He is the author of several books on security, including The Threat Modeling Manual and Secure Coding: Principles and Practices.