Lessons in threat modeling: How attack trees can deliver security by design

As important as threat modeling is to securing applications by design, it is a process that can be time-consuming and arduous for an organization. It’s a grand exercise that requires a thorough examination of the components of a system. That means a threat modeler needs to analyze data flow, system architecture, business processes, and potential entry points susceptible to malicious exploitation.

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