What is threat modeling?
Threat modeling is the systematic identification of design flaws before they manifest as real-world failures. Think of it as a structural engineering review for software: just as architects check for load-bearing weaknesses before building, teams map out their systems to surface and prioritize risks early.
Key Principles
- A Collaborative Effort: It is a team activity where architects, developers, and security engineers use shared diagrams to catch risks that no single person would find alone.
- Design vs. Execution: Unlike penetration testing, which finds bugs in finished products, threat modeling identifies fundamental design risks before construction begins.
- Foundation for AI Security: It provides the essential scope for AI red teaming. Without a model, red teaming is aimless; with one, it becomes a focused, high-impact exercise tailored to your specific use case.








