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Threat model

A structured description of what could attack a system, how, and with what consequences.

Example

A threat model lists attackers, valuable assets, likely attack paths, and defenses.

Why people use it

Teams use “Threat model” when they need to protect systems, data, users, and connected tools.

What you'll hear

“What are the risks around Threat model if we connect this to company data?”

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