Threat Modeling

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 profes