Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling

Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling

Container-specific threat modeling identifies risks unique to containerized architectures. Traditional threat models may miss container-specific attack vectors like registry compromise or orchestrator exploitation. STRIDE (Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information Disclosure, Denial of Service, Elevation of Privilege) methodology applies to containers but requires container-specific interpretation. Each component in the container ecosystem requires individual threat analysis.

Risk assessment must consider the dynamic nature of container environments. Traditional risk assessments assume relatively static infrastructure. Container environments change constantly with automated scaling and deployment. Risk levels fluctuate with workload patterns and deployment configurations. Continuous risk assessment approaches better match container dynamics than periodic reviews. Automated tools can monitor risk indicators and alert on threshold violations.

Supply chain risks require particular attention in container risk assessments. Organizations depend on external base images, third-party libraries, and open-source components. Each dependency introduces potential vulnerabilities. Risk assessments must trace dependency chains and evaluate trust levels. Vendor security practices affect overall risk postures. Organizations need processes for evaluating and monitoring supply chain risks continuously.