CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A company is adopting a DevSecOps approach and wants to conduct threat modeling early in the development lifecycle. Which threat modeling methodology is BEST suited for this environment due to its focus on agile and continuous integration?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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VAST
VAST is designed for DevSecOps as it integrates with agile development and provides visual, actionable threat models that can be continuously updated.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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TRIKE
Why it's wrong here
TRIKE is requirements-based and more formal, less agile.
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VAST
Why this is correct
VAST is Visual, Agile, and Simple, tailored for DevSecOps.
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STRIDE
Why it's wrong here
STRIDE is application-focused but not specifically designed for agile/DevSecOps.
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PASTA
Why it's wrong here
PASTA is process-driven and can be adapted but is not optimized for DevSecOps.
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