Threat Modelling
Employ sophisticated techniques to uncover and mitigate potential threats, providing a proactive defence for your systems and applications.
Overview
Threat modelling is a structured approach to identifying, quantifying, and addressing the security risks associated with your applications, systems, and business processes. By understanding how adversaries think and operate, organisations can proactively design and implement controls that address the most likely and impactful attack scenarios.
CortexTrace's Threat Modelling service employs industry-recognised methodologies including STRIDE, PASTA, and attack tree analysis to systematically identify threats across your technology stack. Our consultants work collaboratively with your development, architecture, and security teams to build threat models that inform secure design decisions, prioritise security investments, and reduce risk across your entire organisation. Whether you are designing new systems, upgrading existing infrastructure, or optimising security processes, our adaptable approach ensures robust security aligned with your evolving needs.
Our Threat Modelling Process
System Decomposition
- Map application architecture, data flows, and trust boundaries
- Identify entry points, assets, and privilege levels across the system
Threat Identification
- Apply STRIDE methodology to systematically identify threat categories
- Map potential attack vectors using MITRE ATT&CK and industry threat intelligence
Risk Assessment & Prioritisation
- Evaluate likelihood and impact of each identified threat
- Prioritise risks using DREAD scoring or custom risk frameworks
Control Analysis
- Assess existing security controls against identified threats
- Identify gaps where controls are missing, insufficient, or misconfigured
Mitigation Strategy
- Develop specific countermeasures for each prioritised threat
- Provide design-level recommendations for secure architecture patterns
Documentation & Integration
- Deliver comprehensive threat model documentation for ongoing reference
- Integrate threat modelling into your SDLC and change management processes
System Decomposition
- Map application architecture, data flows, and trust boundaries
- Identify entry points, assets, and privilege levels across the system
Threat Identification
- Apply STRIDE methodology to systematically identify threat categories
- Map potential attack vectors using MITRE ATT&CK and industry threat intelligence
Risk Assessment & Prioritisation
- Evaluate likelihood and impact of each identified threat
- Prioritise risks using DREAD scoring or custom risk frameworks
Control Analysis
- Assess existing security controls against identified threats
- Identify gaps where controls are missing, insufficient, or misconfigured
Mitigation Strategy
- Develop specific countermeasures for each prioritised threat
- Provide design-level recommendations for secure architecture patterns
Documentation & Integration
- Deliver comprehensive threat model documentation for ongoing reference
- Integrate threat modelling into your SDLC and change management processes
Key Outcomes
Proactive Security
Address threats during design phase rather than after deployment
Informed Investment
Prioritise security spending based on actual risk to your organisation
Secure by Design
Embed security considerations into your development lifecycle
Reduced Risk
Systematically eliminate the most impactful threats to your systems
Proactive Security
Address threats during design phase rather than after deployment
Informed Investment
Prioritise security spending based on actual risk to your organisation
Secure by Design
Embed security considerations into your development lifecycle
Reduced Risk
Systematically eliminate the most impactful threats to your systems
Deliverables
Comprehensive Threat Model Documentation with diagrams
Risk Register with prioritised threats and DREAD scoring
Control Gap Analysis with remediation recommendations
Secure Architecture Recommendations for design improvements
SDLC Integration Guide for ongoing threat modelling
Executive Risk Summary for leadership reporting
Ready to Get Started?
Build security into your systems from the ground up. Our threat modelling experts help you identify and mitigate risks before they become vulnerabilities.