THE ROLE OF CYBER THREAT MODELING IN ENSURING INFORMATION SECURITY IN A DIGITAL ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT.
Keywords:
Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Digital Engineering, Information Security, Risk Assessment, Engineering Systems.Abstract
The increasing digitization of engineering environments has heightened exposure to complex and evolving cyber threats. Digital engineering systems, including industrial control systems, cloud-based platforms, and Internet of Things infrastructures, require proactive security strategies beyond traditional reactive measures. Cyber threat modeling is a structured methodology for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing potential threats, enabling early implementation of effective security controls. This study examines the role of threat modeling in digital engineering environments and demonstrates how systematic threat assessment enhances the resilience and security of critical engineering infrastructures. The findings emphasize that integrating threat modeling into cybersecurity strategies improves risk management, reduces vulnerabilities, and strengthens overall system protection.
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