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Threat Modeling: The Big Picture

by Lee Allen

In this course, you'll be provided with a high-level overview of what threat modeling is, how it can be used, and potential challenges you may face when attempting to use threat modeling for your day to day activities, projects, or environments.

What you'll learn

Whether you're a developer, executive, ethical hacker, or just have an avid interest in protecting yourself: You cannot protect something unless you understand what you're protecting it from. In this course, Threat Modeling: The Big Picture, you'll be provided with a high-level overview of the ins and outs of threat modeling. First, you'll cover what threat modeling is and how it can be used to identify the types of attacks you might vulnerable to. Next, you'll explore how to use that information to ensure you are protecting yourself. Finally, you'll learn of potential challenges that you may face when attempting to use threat modeling for your day to day activities, projects or environments. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a foundational understanding of threat modeling that will help you strategically identify opportunities for attack, and then use that information to ensure that your applications and environments are protected.

About the author

With over two decades of experience in the security industry, Lee is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of delivering top-notch security services to a diverse range of organizations. From Internet Service Providers and computer manufacturers to global pharmaceutical companies, public universities, and a major bank, Lee has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. With experience as a leader of the penetration testing team at a large bank, Lee has developed deep expe... more

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