Threat modeling is a central component of the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLF) and helps companies to identify vulnerabilities at an early stage and systematically eliminate them. Structured methods such as STRIDE are used to carry out a well-founded threat analysis - an essential basis for secure-by-design and compliance with current IT security standards such as ISO 81001-5-1.
For healthcare companies and medical device manufacturers in particular, an effective security strategy is crucial in order to meet regulatory requirements and reliably protect sensitive data.
Threat modeling is not just a technical measure, but a strategic building block for sustainable software and product security. By analyzing your system architecture at an early stage, risks can be specifically addressed before they become a problem.
Your benefits at a glance:
Early identification of security-critical vulnerabilitiesRecognize risks as early as the planning phase and take proactive countermeasures.
Reduction of risks and long-term costsAvoid expensive reworking and safety incidents.
Compliance with relevant standards and normsZ.e.g. ISO 27001, NIS2, ISO 81001-5-1 - crucial for certified products.
Secure software design from the outset (secure-by-design)Security is firmly integrated into your development processes.
Integration into existing SDLFs and agile development processesScalable, iterative and practical.
Many companies face similar hurdles when it comes to threat modeling: The threat situation is unclear, risks are identified too late and the necessary expertise is often lacking internally. As a result, security measures are only taken when it is actually already too late.
Unclear threat situationLack of understanding of potential attack surfaces.
Late risk identificationSecurity aspects are only considered later on in the project.
Lack of know-howInternal resources are not sufficient for structured analyses.
We guide you through the process step by step - individually, practically and in compliance with standards:
Workshops & structured analysisUse of established methods such as STRIDE for systematic threat analyses.
Derivation of concrete security measuresResult-oriented, prioritized and with direct reference to your architecture.
Integration into agile processes & SDLFsThis makes threat modeling part of your product development - not just a one-off event.
Integrating AI components into products or processes increases one's vulnerability. Classic threat classes, such as those covered by STRIDE, are insufficient for AI systems alone. Specific risks, such as prompt injection, data poisoning, and adversarial attacks on machine learning models, require their own analysis methods.
This aspect is rapidly gaining importance, especially in regulated industries such as medical technology and the automotive sector. Failing to include an AI module in threat modeling can create an unplanned gateway for attacks and have direct consequences for certifications according to ISO 81001-5-1 or ISO 21434.
Learn how to develop and ensure the quality of secure AI systems here: Quality Assurance for AI Systems
A structured analysis of potential IT threats based on your system architecture.
STRIDE, Attack Trees, PASTA, LINDDUN – je nach Ziel und Kontext.
As early as possible, ideally before or during architectural planning.
Medical device manufacturers
Companies in the healthcare sector
Parties affected by the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
Organizations that fall under NIS-2
In modular aufgebauten Workshops analysieren wir Ihre Architektur, identifizieren Risiken und entwickeln gemeinsam mit Ihnen passgenaue Sicherheitsmaßnahmen.
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