The Guide
A comprehensive, systematic approach to learning and implementing threat modeling in your organization.
Reading Path
This guide is designed to be read sequentially, building from foundational concepts to advanced practices. Each part builds upon the previous, providing a complete education in threat modeling.
Introduction to threat modeling concepts and the major methodologies: STRIDE, PASTA, DREAD, OCTAVE, and LINDDUN. Learn the 6-phase threat modeling process.
Start Here →10 specific techniques for identifying and documenting threats, from element-by-element walks to collaborative workshops and validation methods.
Continue →Five detailed real-world examples demonstrating threat modeling across healthcare, satellite systems, food delivery, AI/LLM infrastructure, and physical security.
View Case Studies →Characteristics of effective threat models, common pitfalls to avoid, organizational best practices, templates, tools, and continuous learning resources.
Continue →What You'll Learn
- Core threat modeling methodologies and when to use each
- Systematic techniques for identifying threats
- Risk analysis and prioritization frameworks
- Mitigation planning and validation strategies
- Industry-specific threat patterns and examples
- Tools, templates, and resources for your practice