{"id":15441,"date":"2023-07-20T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integritech.io\/?p=15441"},"modified":"2023-06-01T15:46:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T15:46:45","slug":"how-to-use-threat-modeling-to-reduce-your-cybersecurity-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integritech.io\/how-to-use-threat-modeling-to-reduce-your-cybersecurity-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Threat Modeling to Reduce Your Cybersecurity Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"

As cyber threats continue to increase, businesses must take proactive steps. They need to protect their sensitive data and assets from cybercriminals. Threats to data security are persistent and they come from many different places.<\/p>

Today\u2019s offices are digitally sophisticated. Just about every activity relies on some type of technology and data sharing. Hackers can breach these systems from several entry points. This includes computers, smartphones, cloud applications, and network infrastructure.<\/p>

It\u2019s estimated that cybercriminals can penetrate 93% of <\/a>company networks.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

One approach that can help organizations fight these intrusions is threat modeling. Threat modeling is a process used in cybersecurity. It involves identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities to an organization’s assets and systems.<\/p>

Threat modeling helps businesses prioritize their risk management and mitigation strategies. The goal is to mitigate the risk of falling victim to a costly cyber incident.<\/p>

Here are the steps businesses can follow to conduct a threat model.<\/p>

Identify Assets That Need Protection<\/h3>

The first step is to identify assets that are most critical to the business. This includes sensitive data, intellectual property, or financial information. What is it that cybercriminals will be going after?<\/p>

Don\u2019t forget to include phishing-related assets. Such as company email accounts. Business email compromise is a fast-growing attack. It capitalizes on breached company email logins.<\/p>

Identify Potential Threats<\/h3>

The next step is to identify potential threats to these assets. Some common threats could be cyber-attacks such as phishing. Others would be ransomware, malware, or social engineering.<\/p>

Another category of threats could be physical breaches or insider threats. This is where employees or vendors have access to sensitive information.<\/p>

Remember, threats aren\u2019t always malicious. Human error causes approximately 88% of<\/a> data breaches. So, ensure you\u2019re aware of mistake-related threats, such as:<\/p>