DeepSec 2020 Talk: Old Pareto had a Chart: How to achieve 80% of Threat Modelling Benefits with 20% of the Efforts – Irene Michlin

Sanna/ November 18, 2020/ Conference

The earlier in the lifecycle you pay attention to security, the better are the outcomes. Threat modelling is one of the best techniques for improving the security of your software. It is a structured method for identifying weaknesses on design level. However, it is often perceived by the organisations as too expensive to introduce, or too slow to fit modern lifecycles, be it Agile, Lean, or DevOps. This talk will show how to fit threat modelling in fast-paced software development, without requiring every developer to become an expert. The outcomes should be immediately applicable, hopefully empowering you to try it at work the day after the conference. We asked Irene a few more questions about his talk. Please tell us the top 5 facts about your talk. Based on my experience introducing threat modeling

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DeepSec 2020 Training: Threat Modelling: The Ultimate “Shift Left” – Irene Michlin & Kreshnik Rexha

Sanna/ October 5, 2020/ Training

The earlier in the life-cycle you pay attention to security, the better are the outcomes. Threat modelling is one of the best techniques for improving the security of your software. It is a structured method for identifying weaknesses on design level. The participants will learn the technique and gain practical skills through exercises. The curriculum of the training consists of : Threat modelling: introduction and motivation Data Flow Diagrams STRIDE Beyond STRIDE Prioritization Mitigations Integrating threat modelling in SDLC This training targets mainly blue teamers, as well as software developers, QA engineers, and architects; but will be also beneficial for scrum masters and product owners. We asked Irene and Kreshnik a few more questions about their training. Please tell us the top 5 facts about your training.  Lots of hands-on exercises and group work

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