CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
A security analyst is using a threat modeling approach that focuses on identifying threats based on the system's requirements and design. Which threat modeling methodology is being used?
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TRIKE
TRIKE is a requirements-based threat modeling methodology that uses a risk management framework to identify threats based on system requirements.
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TRIKE
Why this is correct
TRIKE uses requirements and design to identify threats within a risk management framework.
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STRIDE
Why it's wrong here
STRIDE categorizes threats by type (Spoofing, Tampering, etc.) but is not requirements-based.
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VAST
Why it's wrong here
VAST is a visual, agile, and simple approach for DevSecOps, not requirements-based.
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PASTA
Why it's wrong here
PASTA is a process for attack simulation and threat analysis, but it is not primarily requirements-based.
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