27/04/2026
🔐 THREAT MODELLING IN CYBERSECURITY
Threat modelling is a powerful way to stay ahead of cyber attacks. Instead of reacting after damage is done, it helps you anticipate risks before they happen.
At its core, it answers 4 simple but critical questions:
✔️ What are we building?
✔️ What can go wrong?
✔️ What are we going to do about it?
✔️ Did we do a good job?
💡 Key Elements to Understand
- Assets: What you’re protecting (data, systems, services)
- Threats: What could go wrong (breaches, DoS, unauthorized access)
- Vulnerabilities: Weak points attackers can exploit
- Attack Vectors: How attacks happen (phishing, SQL injection, etc.)
- Mitigations: How you defend (encryption, firewalls, MFA)
🧠 Popular Frameworks
- STRIDE – Helps identify different types of threats
- DREAD – Helps prioritize risks
- PASTA – Focuses on real-world attack simulation
🛠️ Simple Process
1. Define what you’re analyzing
2. Map out the system (architecture/DFDs)
3. Identify threats
4. Analyze risks
5. Apply security controls
6. Validate through testing
📌 Example:
Weak passwords → Brute force attack → Account compromise
✅ Solution: Rate limiting + Multi-Factor Authentication
🎯 Why it matters?
- Prevents costly security breaches
- Builds secure systems from the start
- Supports compliance
- Saves money long-term
Cybersecurity isn’t just about defense — it’s about thinking like an attacker before they strike.
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