Guest:

Topics:

Can you walk us through Google's typical threat modeling process? What are the key steps involved?
Threat modeling can be applied to various areas. Where does Google utilize it the most? How do we apply this to huge and complex systems?
How does Google keep its threat models updated? What triggers a reassessment?
How does Google operationalize threat modeling information to prioritize security work and resource allocation? How does it influence your security posture?
What are the biggest challenges Google faces in scaling and improving its threat modeling practices? Any stories where we got this wrong?
How can LLMs like Gemini improve Google's threat modeling activities? Can you share examples of basic and more sophisticated techniques?
What advice would you give to organizations just starting with threat modeling?

Resources:

Michael Roper, "Afterlives of War: A Descendants' History" (Manchester UP, 2023)