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Threat Modeling Tool Authorization
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This page contains Windows bias
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
Bias Types:
⚠️
windows_first
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windows_tools
⚠️
powershell_heavy
⚠️
missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias primarily through the use of Windows-centric technologies (e.g., WCF, ASP.NET, UseWindowsGroups), configuration examples referencing Windows roles and groups, and a lack of Linux/Unix-specific examples or tools. While some recommendations are generic, the only concrete implementation details and code samples are for Windows/.NET environments, with no equivalent Linux or cross-platform examples provided.
Recommendations:
- Provide equivalent Linux/Unix examples for access control (e.g., using chmod, chown, setfacl for ACLs, and Linux user/group management).
- Include cross-platform or Linux-specific code/configuration samples alongside Windows/.NET examples, especially for authorization and role management.
- Mention Linux/Unix tools and patterns (e.g., sudoers, PAM, systemd service permissions) where relevant, not just Windows tools like UseWindowsGroups.
- For sections referencing user-profile directories, clarify the Linux equivalent (e.g., /home/username) and provide examples for both platforms.
- When discussing web application and database security, include references to open-source stacks (e.g., Node.js, Django, PostgreSQL) and their authorization mechanisms.
- Balance the order of presentation so that Linux/Unix approaches are mentioned alongside or before Windows-specific ones, where applicable.
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Scan History
| Date | Scan ID | Status | Bias Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-17 00:01 | #83 | in_progress | ✅ Clean |
| 2025-07-13 21:37 | #48 | completed | ❌ Biased |
| 2025-07-12 23:44 | #41 | in_progress | ❌ Biased |
Flagged Code Snippets
<behaviors>
<serviceBehaviors>
<behavior>
...
<serviceAuthorization principalPermissionMode=""None"" />
</behavior>
</serviceBehaviors>
</behaviors>