Threat Modelling and Attack Path Mapping

Think Like an Attacker, Defend Like a Professional

Traditional security approaches focus on protecting everything equally, but modern threats are sophisticated and targeted. Our Threat Modeling and Attack Path Mapping services combine a hacker’s insight with a defender’s focus to help you understand exactly how attackers would target your organization, enabling you to prioritize your security investments where they matter most and build defenses that actually work against real-world threats.

The Strategic Defense Challenge

Modern cybersecurity requires more than reactive defense:

Resource Allocation Complexity

Limited security budgets requiring strategic investment decisions
Competing priorities across different security domains and technologies
Stakeholder alignment on security priorities and risk tolerance
ROI demonstration for security investments and initiatives

Threat Landscape Evolution

Advanced persistent threats with long-term, targeted campaigns
Living off the land attacks using legitimate tools and processes
Supply chain compromises affecting trusted third-party relationships
Insider threats leveraging privileged access and knowledge

Attack Surface Expansion

Cloud migration creating new attack vectors and exposures
Remote workforce expanding the traditional network perimeter
Digital transformation increasing dependency on connected systems
Third-party integrations creating trust relationships and new attack paths

Compliance vs. Security Effectiveness

Checkbox compliance that doesn’t address actual threats
Generic best practices that may not fit your specific risk profile
Audit-driven security that focuses on documentation over effectiveness
Risk acceptance decisions without understanding actual attack likelihood

Our Strategic Threat Modeling Approach

Business-Aligned Threat Analysis

We start with understanding what matters most to your business:

Critical Asset Identification

High-value target mapping including intellectual property, customer data, and financial systems
Business process dependency analysis to understand operational impact of compromise
Regulatory and compliance asset classification for legal and regulatory obligations
Stakeholder value assessment to understand different perspectives on asset criticality

Threat Actor Profiling

Industry-specific threat analysis based on your sector and business model
Capability-based threat modeling understanding what attackers can and will do
Motivation analysis to understand why your organization might be targeted
Historical attack pattern analysis for your industry and organization type

Business Impact Modeling

Operational disruption scenarios and their business consequences
Data breach impact analysis including regulatory, financial, and reputational costs
Intellectual property theft consequences and competitive impact
System availability requirements and the cost of downtime

Technical Attack Path Analysis

We map how attackers would actually compromise your environment:

Attack Vector Identification

External attack surface analysis including internet-facing systems and services
Internal lateral movement pathway identification and analysis
Privilege escalation opportunities and techniques
Persistence mechanism analysis for long-term access maintenance

Attack Chain Mapping

Multi-stage attack progression from initial compromise to objective achievement
Decision tree analysis showing different paths attackers might take
Chokepoint identification where defensive measures would be most effective
Attack timeline analysis to understand detection and response windows

Environmental Factors

Network architecture impact on attack path feasibility
Security control effectiveness against specific attack techniques
User behavior patterns that attackers might exploit
Detection capability gaps that create blind spots for attackers

Risk Quantification and Prioritization

We translate technical findings into business-relevant recommendations:

Likelihood Assessment

Attack path probability based on threat actor capabilities and motivations
Environmental factors that make attacks more or less likely to succeed
Historical precedent analysis for similar organizations and attack types
Threat intelligence integration to understand current attack trends

Impact Quantification

Financial impact modeling for different attack scenarios
Operational disruption costs and recovery timelines
Regulatory penalty exposure and legal liability assessment
Reputation damage quantification and long-term business impact

Risk Prioritization Framework

Risk scoring methodology that combines likelihood and impact
Business context integration to align risk assessment with organizational priorities
Investment prioritization recommendations for security improvements
Success metrics definition for risk reduction initiatives

Service Components

Phase 1: Foundation and Discovery

Asset Inventory and Classification: Comprehensive identification of critical business assets
Threat Landscape Analysis: Industry and organization-specific threat intelligence
Current Security Posture Assessment: Evaluation of existing security controls and capabilities
Business Context Integration: Understanding of business priorities and risk tolerance

Phase 2: Threat Modeling and Analysis

Threat Actor Profiling: Detailed analysis of relevant threats to your organization
Attack Scenario Development: Realistic attack scenarios based on current threat intelligence
Business Impact Modeling: Quantification of potential impact from successful attacks
Risk Assessment Framework: Development of organization-specific risk evaluation criteria

Phase 3: Attack Path Mapping

Technical Attack Path Analysis: Detailed mapping of how attacks would progress
Attack Surface Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of potential attack vectors
Control Effectiveness Analysis: Assessment of current security controls against mapped attack paths
Gap Identification: Identification of critical security control gaps and vulnerabilities

Phase 4: Strategic Recommendations

Risk Prioritization: Business-informed prioritization of identified risks and vulnerabilities
Investment Roadmap: Strategic recommendations for security improvements and investments
Implementation Planning: Detailed planning for recommended security enhancements
Success Metrics: Definition of measurable outcomes for security improvements

Phase 5: Ongoing Optimization

Threat Intelligence Integration: Continuous updates based on evolving threat landscape
Attack Path Reassessment: Regular evaluation of attack paths as environment changes
Control Effectiveness Monitoring: Ongoing assessment of security control performance
Strategic Plan Updates: Regular updates to threat model and security strategy

Specialized Threat Modeling Areas

Cloud Environment Threat Modeling

Multi-cloud attack paths across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms
Container and serverless security considerations and attack vectors
Identity federation and cross-cloud privilege escalation paths
Cloud-native security control effectiveness and gap analysis

Operational Technology (OT) Threat Modeling

Industrial control system attack paths and safety implications
IT/OT convergence risks and lateral movement opportunities
Safety instrumented system security and attack prevention
Regulatory compliance integration for critical infrastructure

Supply Chain Threat Modeling

Third-party vendor attack paths and trust relationship risks
Software supply chain compromise scenarios and detection strategies
Supplier risk assessment and management framework development
Business partner integration security and access control

Identity-Focused Threat Modeling

Identity attack paths including credential theft and privilege escalation
Active Directory and cloud identity compromise scenarios
Privileged access attack techniques and prevention strategies
Identity governance effectiveness against advanced threats

Why Choose Seguri for Threat Modeling?

Attacker Perspective

Our team combines offensive and defensive security expertise:

Red team experience with real-world attack technique knowledge
Threat intelligence integration from current attack campaigns
Adversary simulation experience to understand realistic attack progression
Defensive implementation experience to know what actually works

Business Integration

We align threat modeling with business objectives:

Executive communication that translates technical risks to business impact
Strategic planning integration with business objectives and constraints
Resource optimization to maximize security ROI and effectiveness
Stakeholder alignment across technical, business, and executive teams

Practical Implementation

Our recommendations focus on actionable improvements:

Implementation guidance for recommended security controls and improvements
Phased approach that delivers value quickly while building long-term capability
Success measurement with clear metrics and validation approaches
Ongoing optimization to maintain effectiveness as threats and environment evolve

Proven Methodology

Our approach is based on industry frameworks and real-world experience:

STRIDE and DREAD methodology adaptation for your specific environment
MITRE ATT&CK framework integration for technique-based threat modeling
NIST Cybersecurity Framework alignment for comprehensive coverage
Custom framework development when standard approaches don’t fit your needs

Expected Outcomes

Strategic Security Focus

Prioritized security investments based on actual threat likelihood and business impact
Risk-informed decision making with clear understanding of trade-offs and alternatives
Stakeholder alignment on security priorities and resource allocation
Measurable security improvement with clear success criteria and validation approaches

Enhanced Defense Effectiveness

Targeted security controls deployed where they provide maximum protection value
Improved detection capabilities focused on the most likely and damaging attack paths
Faster incident response with better understanding of attack progression and critical decision points
Proactive threat hunting informed by realistic attack scenarios and techniques

Business Risk Reduction

Quantified risk reduction with clear measurement of security improvement impact
Regulatory compliance enhancement through risk-based control implementation
Business continuity protection through targeted attack path disruption
Competitive advantage through superior security posture and risk management

Get Started with Strategic Threat Modeling

Stop playing defense against unknown opponents using untested strategies. Our Threat Modeling and Attack Path Mapping services provide the strategic intelligence you need to understand your real risks, prioritize your investments, and build defenses that actually work against the threats you face.

From initial threat assessment through ongoing optimization, we’re your partner in transforming your security strategy from reactive to proactive, from generic to targeted, and from hopeful to confident.

Ready to think like an attacker and defend like a professional? Let’s work together to map your attack paths, prioritize your risks, and build a security strategy that protects what matters most to your business.