Episode 86 — Threat Modeling for Hybrid Networks: how the exam frames risk
Threat modeling is included in CloudNetX because scenario questions often depend on identifying likely attack paths and placing controls where they reduce risk most efficiently. This episode defines threat modeling as a structured way to evaluate assets, attackers, entry points, and impacts across hybrid environments. The first paragraph focuses on the exam-oriented framing: start with what must be protected, identify trust boundaries and data flows, then determine where exposure exists across internet edges, remote access, identity providers, APIs, and shared services. It explains that the goal is not to enumerate every possible threat, but to prioritize realistic threats based on likelihood and impact so controls align with the most probable and most damaging scenarios. The episode also emphasizes that hybrid environments increase complexity because ownership and responsibility are distributed, creating additional risk where assumptions are unclear.
