Mike van der Bijl

Software Engineer @ DevSecOp

My career has taken me through a diverse journey, spanning roles that include full-stack developer, business analyst, IT manager, and now thriving in cybersecurity. Throughout this journey, my deep passion for technology has remained a constant driving force.

For me, security resembles solving a 10,000-piece puzzle that's been turned upside down. You understand the end goal, yet you're uncertain about where each piece belongs. Achieving this requires close collaboration with developers, business stakeholders, and others, necessitating me to consistently bridge different disciplines within technology. Whether it's simplifying intricate development concepts for security and business professionals or vice versa, every piece added brings us nearer to the solution. This challenge deeply motivates me.

I approach my work with a clear focus on prioritizing people first, followed by refining processes, and then utilizing technology to enhance these efforts. This philosophy ensures that technological changes are seamlessly integrated and readily embraced by our teams and organizations.

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This edition

Becoming the Godfather of Threat Modeling
October 05 2025 - 09:30 (180 min )

Outline
1. Introduction to Threat Modeling
2. Why and When to Use Threat Modeling
3. Threat Modeling in Agile Environments
4. Who Can Perform Threat Modeling?
5. Writing Effective Threats (+ Hands-on Exercise)
6. Requirements for Effective Threat Modeling
7. Deep Dive: STRIDE Threat Modeling (+ Hands-on Exercise)
8. Deep Dive: PASTA Threat Modeling (+ Hands-on Exercise)
9. Applying Threat Modeling in a Practical, Low-Key Manner
10. Threat Modeling as Code
11. Q&A and Closing Remarks

LEVEL: Introductory and Overview

Becoming the Godfather of Threat Modeling

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