threat-modeling

STRIDE is a systematic threat-modeling methodology that categorizes threats into six types: Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, and Elevation of Privilege. Apply it by mapping your system's attack surface, enumerating threats against each component, and documenting mitigations for each threat identified.

Threat modeling is structured security analysis that identifies and evaluates risks early in design and architecture review. Use it when designing new APIs, reviewing cloud deployments, or assessing network boundaries to reduce security incidents and prioritize defensive efforts before implementation.

Attack surface mapping traces data flows, entry points, and trust boundaries across your system. Document components, external dependencies, and interaction paths, then apply threat categories to each element to enumerate potential attack vectors and evaluate existing mitigations.

Yes. STRIDE threat modeling applies across software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and network boundaries. Map threats to cloud services, network segments, and API endpoints to identify risks specific to distributed and cloud-native environments.

Prioritize threats by evaluating likelihood and impact of each identified threat. Document mitigations already in place, rate residual risk, and focus security efforts on high-impact threats with weak or missing controls to maximize risk reduction.