CSSLP Secure Software Requirements Practice Question
You are leading a threat modeling session for a new cloud-native application. You identify a potential threat where an attacker attempts to inject malicious SQL queries into the search bar. Which technique should you employ to document this behavior during the Secure Software Requirements phase?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Misuse Case Modeling
Abuse cases are specifically designed to describe how an attacker might interact with the system to achieve a malicious objective, making them the correct tool for documenting such threats during requirements gathering.
Answer analysis
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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Attack Tree Analysis
Why it's wrong here
Attack trees identify paths to an exploit but are typically used in design/architecture rather than early requirements elicitation.
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Misuse Case Modeling
Why this is correct
Misuse cases explicitly define the interaction between an actor and the system to identify unauthorized or malicious actions.
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Data Flow Diagramming
Why it's wrong here
DFDs visualize data movement but do not explicitly focus on actor intent or malicious scenarios.
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Compliance Matrix Mapping
Why it's wrong here
Compliance matrices track regulatory requirements, not functional abuse scenarios.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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