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TARA Configuration

ISO/SAE 21434 automotive cybersecurity threat analysis with 5-level merge hierarchy, feasibility scoring, and risk verdict matrix.

FMEA Configuration

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis with RPN formulas, Action Priority logic, severity formatting, and cascading cross-document links.

Example Comparison

TARAFMEA
MethodologyISO/SAE 21434 threat analysisAIAG-VDA / ARP 4761 failure analysis
Hierarchy levels5 (Stakeholder → Threat Path)3 (System Element → Cause)
Risk metricImpact × Feasibility verdict (1-5)RPN = Severity × Occurrence × Detection
Alternative metricAction Priority (H/M/L logic)
Formulas2 (feasibility weighted sum, verdict matrix)3 (initial RPN, revised RPN, Action Priority)
Workflow views7 phased views10 step-by-step views
Cross-document linksTask links to risk controlsUpstream/downstream FMEA cascade
Start with TARA if your analysis uses a matrix-based risk verdict (impact × likelihood). Start with FMEA if your analysis uses numeric risk priority scoring (severity × occurrence × detection) or AIAG-VDA Action Priority.