Developing a threat matrix

A threat matrix is a structured framework that helps organizations identify, analyze, and prioritize potential security threats and vulnerabilities within their environment. It serves as a valuable tool in the broader context of threat modeling, enabling teams to systematically assess the various risks they face and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to enhance their overall security posture.

In a cloud-native environment, a threat matrix can be particularly useful, as it allows organizations to navigate the unique security challenges presented by cloud computing, such as multi-tenancy, SRMs, and rapidly evolving infrastructure. By creating a comprehensive threat matrix, organizations can gain a deeper understanding of the different threat actors, attack techniques, and potential vulnerabilities that may impact their cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

The threat matrix can be customized to reflect an organization’s specific...