Threat modeling & threat analysis
Understand security risks while design choices are still open.
A new interface, AI assistant or distributed application changes how people and systems access data and functions. Threat modeling makes the resulting risks visible early. We connect business processes, architecture and plausible abuse scenarios with specific security requirements, helping your team plan appropriate controls and tests.
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Services that move your project forward
Understand the system and its assets
We clarify important data, functions and protection objectives. Business, development and operations perspectives contribute to a shared model.
An understandable starting point for security decisions.
Map data flows
Components, interfaces and trust boundaries are clearly displayed. External services and technical identities are also considered.
The team recognizes where assumptions and authorizations change.
Develop abuse scenarios
We examine plausible attack and error situations based on the architecture. Business processes are taken into account as well as technical components.
Concrete scenarios replace abstract security requirements.
Prioritize risks
Impacts, prerequisites and existing protective measures are evaluated. Open assumptions are retained as verifiable questions.
Attention and budget flow into the relevant topics.
Define controls and tests
Scenarios are connected to architectural controls, development tasks and suitable tests. Responsibilities and acceptance criteria are recorded.
Security work is given a clear place in the project backlog.
Maintain the model
We define when the model needs to be reviewed. New interfaces, roles or operating models trigger a focused update.
The analysis remains usable even after the first workshop.
Where to start
Threat modeling & threat analysis Use cases
Three example situations show how we can help.
Designing a new application
Before implementation, data flows and rights are considered together. The team can include security requirements in architecture and effort estimation.
Integrate an AI feature
An assistant is supposed to access documents or tools. We examine data origin, permissions, untrustworthy content and controllable actions.
Connect external partners
Partner integrations extend trust boundaries. Abuse scenarios help the team plan access controls, logging and technical separation.
From requirements to results
A clear process with agreed milestones
Prepare the model
Architecture, stakeholders, and the desired scope of analysis are compiled.
Explore the scenarios
A facilitated workshop makes data flows, assumptions and possible abuse paths visible.
Prioritize measures
The team translates relevant risks into specific decisions, tasks, and tests.
Integrate with development
Named owners and review triggers keep the model connected to ongoing development.
Your benefit
What you receive
- Overview of components, data flows, and trust boundaries.
- Documented threat and abuse scenarios.
- Prioritized security requirements and testing tasks.
- Rules for maintaining and updating the threat model.
Ways to work with us
Choose a starting point that fits your needs. We agree the scope and required effort in a tailored proposal.
Focused threat modeling workshop
For a specific function: common system picture, prioritized scenarios and actionable measures.
Request a quote: Focused threat modeling workshopApplication threat model
For a larger project: structured analysis of the agreed components and trust boundaries.
Request a quote: Application threat modelThreat modeling across your teams
For recurring use: facilitation, templates and practical training for your teams.
Request a quote: Threat modeling across your teamsQuestions before you get started
When is threat modeling particularly useful?
Before important architectural decisions or new sensitive functions, the benefits are often great. Existing systems can also be examined, for example in the case of new integrations or a change in operating model.
Do we already need complete architectural documents for this?
No. An initial sketch and the right contact persons may be sufficient. Missing information will be made visible as open questions during preparation or in the workshop.
Who should attend the workshop?
People who understand the business process, development, architecture and operation of the system. Security or data protection specialists join where relevant. The participants are selected to match the analysis objectives.
Is threat modeling the same as penetration testing?
No. Threat modeling examines assumptions and scenarios using the system model. A penetration test examines the behavior of an existing implementation. A model can help to plan later tests in a more targeted manner.
Does a certain method always have to be used?
The method is adapted to the system and team. Structured approaches can help to ask relevant questions systematically. Comprehensible scenarios and actionable results are crucial, not the most extensive forms possible.
How are the results used in development?
Relevant scenarios are given measures, responsible persons and test criteria. These are linked to the backlog or architectural decisions so that they are taken into account in planning, implementation and acceptance testing.
Can threat modeling be used for AI applications?
Yes. In addition to the usual data and access questions, untrusted content, tool rights and unwanted actions are considered. The analysis is based on the actual integration and the possible effects.
How often should the model be updated?
In the event of relevant changes to functions, data flows, roles or external dependencies. We agree on suitable triggers and responsible parties so that updates remain part of the development.
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What new feature changes your risk picture?
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