Step 1: Framework Selection Step 2: Threat Intelligence Step 3: Threat Assessment Step 4: Countermeasures Framework Selection It’s important to determine the actual type of InfoSec/cybersecurity framework to use as the benchmark for cyber threat modeling. As an organization, you want to strive to meet certain industry standards (i.e., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CMMC, FedRAMP, etc.) to assess your organization against. While it’s not a hard and fast rule to choose a specific framework, it’s highly recommended that organizations should be striving to incorporate industry leading cyber best practices. Threat Intelligence The sheer volume and complexity of cybersecurity threats facing an organization can seem overwhelming, and it’s why it's critically important to apply adaptive threat intelligence measures for identifying, assessing and ranking such threats. Therefore, organizations should strive to develop a comprehensive threat assessment that drills down into specific criteria for each and every threat that could adversely impact your organization. Threat Assessment Once all threats have been identified, categorized, and agreed upon, you’ll need to do a deep-dive , examining numerous metrics for each threat, thereby assessing cyber risks to your organization. From threat mapping (i.e., following the potential path of threats throughout your information systems) to penetration testing, collaborative interviews – and more – it’s important that your threat assessment measures canvass your entire organization. Countermeasures Developing and implementing effective countermeasures is the true ROI in terms of cyber threat modeling. From developing information security policies and procedures to implementing security awareness training, re-configuring information systems – and so much more – these very countermeasure activities help secure your organization from growing threats. The end result is a more secure, more resilient, and much improved cybersecurity landscape ready to defend against any number of security challenges. Advantages of Cyber Threat Modeling Assists in identifying and prioritizing threats, thus ensuring resources and attention are allocated. Ensures existing – and future planned – countermeasures are in line with evolving threats. Helps organizations adopt and integrate existing and new security tools and solutions. Helps build cyber resiliency and a true end-to-end cybersecurity program for organizations.