Security Architecture

Threat Modeling

Find the risks before the attackers do. Before you write the code.

Threat modeling from Sherlock Forensics identifies security risks in your architecture before deployment. Using STRIDE, DREAD and PASTA methodologies, we map threat actors, attack surfaces and potential impact to produce a prioritized risk matrix and remediation roadmap. Proactive security design. CISSP, ISSAP certified. Vancouver.

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Why Threat Model

Why Threat Model

Penetration testing finds vulnerabilities in what you built. Threat modeling finds risks in what you are about to build. It is cheaper to fix a design flaw on a whiteboard than in production. Every dollar spent on threat modeling saves ten in remediation.

Threat modeling is required by SOC 2 (CC3.1), recommended by ISO 27001 (A.14.2.5), and considered a best practice by NIST, OWASP and MITRE.

Our Approach

Our Approach

STRIDE: We analyze your system for Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service and Elevation of Privilege threats. Each component is evaluated against all six categories.

Attack Surface Mapping: We identify every entry point: APIs, user interfaces, data flows, third-party integrations, administrative interfaces and deployment pipelines.

Risk Prioritization: Threats are scored by likelihood and impact. We deliver a prioritized matrix so your team knows what to fix first.

Remediation Roadmap: Every identified threat includes specific architectural controls to mitigate it. Not generic advice. Specific design changes.

Deliverables

Deliverables

Threat model document with data flow diagrams. Attack surface inventory. Threat matrix with STRIDE classification. Risk scores (likelihood x impact). Prioritized remediation roadmap with architectural controls. Executive summary for leadership. Follow-up review after remediation.

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Order a security assessment online or call for a free scoping consultation. From $1,500 CAD.

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Questions

Frequently Asked

When should I do threat modeling?
Ideally during the design phase before any code is written. Also valuable before major architecture changes, new feature launches, cloud migrations, and third-party integrations. If you have never threat modeled an existing system, now is the right time.
How long does threat modeling take?
A focused threat model for a single application takes 3-5 business days. Complex systems with multiple components and integrations may take 1-2 weeks. The output accelerates your development timeline by identifying risks early.
How much does threat modeling cost?
Threat modeling starts at $3,000 CAD for a single application architecture review. Complex multi-system environments are scoped based on the number of components, data flows and trust boundaries. Contact 604.229.1994.
What is the difference between threat modeling and a security audit?
Threat modeling analyzes your design and architecture for theoretical risks. A security audit examines your implemented system for actual vulnerabilities. Threat modeling is proactive (before deployment). Auditing is reactive (after deployment). Both are necessary.
Do I need a threat model if I already get pentests?
Yes. Pentests find implementation bugs. Threat models find design flaws. A pentest cannot tell you that your authentication architecture is fundamentally flawed. It can only tell you that the current implementation has specific vulnerabilities. Threat modeling catches the category of risk. Pentesting catches the specific instance.