STRIDE: A Guide to Threat Modeling and Secure Implementation

Threat modeling is often misunderstood as a complex task only suitable for security experts, but this perception is incorrect. Threat modeling is actually a method to design secure systems by envisioning them from an attacker's perspective. This approach can be adopted by developers to create secure systems from the beginning. A practical threat model can be applied to various systems, including cloud monitoring systems. Threat modeling is a structured approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks to system security. It involves visualizing a system from an attacker's perspective to understand potential vulnerabilities. This process evaluates entry points, exit points, and system boundaries to identify potential weaknesses. An effective threat model combines architectural precision with analytical skills. Threat modeling is not a one-time task, but rather an ongoing process that adapts to changing systems and emerging threats. By adopting threat modeling, developers and architects can create more secure systems.