Threat modeling is a checklist of potential risks, problems that can and will arise, and having
measures in place to avoid or prevent the threats to systems. Bradley (1) stated in an article
that threat modeling is part of the foundation needed to build secure software and helps to
identify potential risks. In this case, using threat modeling to secure my residence can seem
simple but it actually was quite the challenge.!
Step 1. Identify Security Objectives: Physical threat surface would include my front and back
door with locks, 4 windows that also include locks and 2 bedroom doors with locks. !A
logical threat surface would be someone not having access to my keys, trying to walk or
break into my apartment. The administrative threat surface would require me to check all
doors and windows in my making sure they are locked. Having my keys near me where they
