Why it matters

DREAD prioritizes threats. Understanding shapes response.

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The architecture

Per threat: score 5 axes.

Sum or average for priority.

Focus mitigation on top.

DREAD scoringScore axes5 dimensionsAggregatesum or averagePrioritizetop threatsDREAD critiqued for subjectivity; use as one input to prioritization
DREAD.
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How it works end to end

Score 1-10 per axis.

Combine with STRIDE.

Team calibration.