Security Threat Modeling

Apply STRIDE methodology and threat modeling frameworks to systematically identify security vulnerabilities, assess risks, and design secure systems before implementation.

When to Use This Skill

• Designing new systems or features with security requirements
• Conducting security architecture reviews
• Identifying potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities
• Performing risk assessments for existing systems
• Creating security requirements for development teams
• Preparing for security audits or compliance reviews
• Evaluating third-party integrations and dependencies

Core Concepts

STRIDE Threat Model

STRIDE is a mnemonic for six categories of security threats: