abuse case
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A use case in which some actors with malicious intent are causing harm to the system or to other actors.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
A scenario describing how an attacker might misuse the system.
Look Closer
Use cases written from a malicious user's perspective.
The Bottom Line
Documenting ways the system could be exploited to guide security testing.
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