Threat Modelling: Identifying and Mitigating Risks
Threat Modelling: Identifying and Mitigating Risks Threat modelling is a clear, repeatable way to spot risks early in a project. It helps teams see what matters, where data moves, and how an attacker might reach a goal. A lightweight process works well for most teams: define scope, identify assets, map data flows, enumerate threats, assess risk, and plan mitigations. Start with scope and assets. Define system boundaries (frontend, backend, third‑party services), list valuable assets (user data, payment info, API keys), and map data flows (where data travels, where it is stored). Example: a small web app with user profiles and payments. A simple diagram often reveals who can access data and where protections are strongest or weakest. ...