Mitigations

Mitigations in the context of software threat modeling refer to strategies or measures designed to reduce the risk of security threats and vulnerabilities in a software system. Here are common mitigations that can be applied to address various types of threats:

• Authentication and authorization: Implement robust authentication mechanisms to ensure only authorized users can access the system. Use role-based access control to limit users’ privileges based on their roles.
• Input validation and sanitization: Validate and sanitize all user inputs to prevent attacks such as SQL injection or Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Use parameterized queries and prepared statements in database interactions. We will drill into the details in the mitigation chapters later in the book.
• Encryption: Encryption protects sensitive data in transit and at rest. Employ protocols such as HTTPS for secure communication and encrypt sensitive information stored in databases.
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