This episode explains how to develop system security context, because without a shared “why,” requirements become disconnected statements that teams interpret inconsistently, and ISSEP exam questions often test whether you can anchor requirements to mission, environment, and threat reality. We define system security context as the structured narrative of what the system is, what it protects, who uses it, what it depends on, and what conditions and adversaries it must tolerate. You’ll learn how to build context using assets, data flows, trust boundaries, operational constraints, regulatory obligations, and risk posture, and how to express assumptions so they can be validated and revisited as the system changes. Practical examples show how context clarifies decisions like where to enforce authentication, what must be logged, how to handle privileged access, and what “availability” truly means for the mission. We also cover troubleshooting problems such as missing dependency visibility, unclear data ownership, or conflicting stakeholder goals that produce requirements that fight each other. The goal is context that makes requirements meaningful, testable, and defensible during design reviews, audits, and exam scenarios. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.