Many different types of threats confront an organization. Security professionals use threat modeling techniques to identify and prioritize those threats and assist in the implementation of security controls. In this video, learn about threat modeling as well as the roles played by adversaries, contractors, employees, and trusted partners.
- [Narrator] Organizations face many different…kinds of threats and it's often difficult…to keep track of them all and identify…those that pose the greatest risk.…Security professionals use threat modeling techniques…to identify and prioritize threats and assist…in the implementation of security controls.…When identifying potential threats to an organization,…security professionals should use a structured approach.…Don't just sit down and start thinking of all…the things that could go wrong.…It's too easy to leave things out with that type of…haphazard approach to threat identification.…
Instead, conduct a structured walk-through…of the potential threats to information and systems.…Let's look at 3 ways that an organization…can use a structured approach to threat identification.…First, an organization can use an asset-focused approach.…In this approach, analysts use the organization's…asset inventory as the basis for their analysis…and walk through, asset by asset identifying…the potential threats to each asset.…
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- Aligning security with the business
- Using control frameworks
- Understanding compliance ethics
- Implementing effective security policies
- Planning for business continuity
- Ensuring the security of employees
- Managing risk
- Identifying threats
- Managing vendors
- Building security awareness
- Conducting security training
Skill Level Advanced
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Introduction
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Confidentiality2m 39s
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Integrity4m 51s
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Availability1m 57s
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1. Security Governance
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Organizational processes3m 13s
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Control frameworks3m 55s
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2. Compliance and Ethics
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Privacy compliance4m 24s
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Computer crimes1m 55s
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Intellectual property4m 16s
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Data breaches2m 8s
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Ethics1m 52s
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3. Security Policy
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Security policy framework4m 40s
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Security policies5m 16s
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4. Business Continuity
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Business continuity planning2m 54s
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Business continuity controls3m 50s
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5. Personnel Security
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Employee termination process2m 42s
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Employee privacy2m 23s
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Social networking3m 52s
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6. Risk Management
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Risk assessment5m 1s
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Quantitative risk assessment6m 41s
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Ongoing risk management2m 26s
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Risk management frameworks3m 30s
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7. Threat Modeling
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Identifying threats2m 21s
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Understanding attacks4m 11s
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8. Vendor Management
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Vendor agreements3m 34s
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9. Awareness and Training
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Compliance training3m 27s
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User habits2m 47s
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User-based threats2m 4s
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Awareness program reviews1m 20s
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Conclusion
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Next steps36s
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