Episode 104: Threat Modeling for Analysts

What if you could anticipate the attacker’s plan before they even launch it? In this episode, we introduce threat modeling as a method for identifying and prioritizing potential threats based on how applications and systems are designed. You’ll learn how threat modeling is performed using techniques like STRIDE, kill chain analysis, and data flow diagrams—and how it’s used to predict, prevent, and mitigate attacks before code is deployed or systems are exposed.

We also cover how security analysts contribute to threat modeling sessions, map identified threats to vulnerabilities, and ensure countermeasures are realistic and effective. Threat modeling is not just a development task—it’s an ongoing, collaborative process that gives defenders a tactical edge. Whether you’re preparing for CySA+ or joining cross-functional design reviews, this episode gives you the language and structure to analyze risk proactively. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com