The most effective cybersecurity programs are built on the principle of “know your enemy.” Cyber threat modeling reveals the threat groups and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) most likely to threaten your organization.
A top Forrester recommendation for security programs is to conduct a geopolitical threat-modeling exercise. But geopolitical risks are only a portion of the threat landscape, and they may or may not be pertinent to your organization.Cyber threat modeling that maps global threats to industries provides relevant threat intelligence that helps you prioritize security actions and use limited resources wisely.
This paper describes cyber threat modeling and five reasons to use industry-specific threat intelligence to fortify your security program.