# Security Requirements and Abuse Cases

> Master the art of defining security requirements and modeling abuse cases to proactively design resilient, secure software architectures.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/rooms/security-requirements-and-abuse-cases
Last updated: 2026-10-28

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| Level | Intermediate |
| Category | Cybersecurity |
| Lessons | 5 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This module transitions you from general threat modeling to the precise definition of security constraints and adversarial behaviors. You will learn how to translate high-level security goals into actionable, testable security requirements (both functional and non-functional). We will explore the concept of Abuse Cases (and Misuse Cases) as a powerful complement to traditional Use Cases, helping engineering teams anticipate exactly how attackers might exploit system features. The module culminates in a hands-on guided lab where you will draft specific security requirements and map abuse cases for a critical application feature, ensuring defenses are built into the design from day one.

## Lessons

1. What Are Security Requirements and Why Do They Matter (30 min)
2. Writing Abuse Cases and Misuse Stories (30 min)
3. OWASP ASVS Requirement Levels (30 min)
4. Turning Requirements into Testable Acceptance Criteria (30 min)
5. Guided Lab: Writing Security Requirements for a User Story (30 min)

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