CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A financial institution is identifying IT risks associated with a new mobile banking application. Which TWO threat modeling techniques are best suited for this scenario? (Select two.)
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STRIDE
STRIDE is ideal for application threat modeling, and PASTA provides a risk-centric approach for critical applications.
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STRIDE
Why this is correct
STRIDE is a classic threat modeling technique that categorizes threats for applications.
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PASTA
Why this is correct
PASTA is a risk-centric methodology that aligns with business impact.
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VAST
Why it's wrong here
VAST is more for Agile/DevSecOps, not specifically required here.
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TRIKE
Why it's wrong here
TRIKE is requirements-based, less common for mobile apps.
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OWASP Top 10
Why it's wrong here
OWASP Top 10 is a list of vulnerabilities, not a threat modeling technique.
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