Data Flow Diagrams Threat Modeling

What is this template for?

• A professional Miro template for creating industry-standard data flow diagrams (DFDs) with trust boundaries

• Essential foundation for comprehensive threat modeling and security risk assessments

• Based on Toreon's extensive experience in threat modeling and product security services

Who should use this?

• Security specialists conducting risk assessments

• Development teams during sprint refinement

• System architects designing secure systems

• Privacy officers evaluating data protection measures

• Security consultants presenting to stakeholders

Why use this template?

• Fast-track your threat modeling with pre-built components

• Leverage proven best practices from security experts

• Ensure consistency across your security documentation

• Demonstrate due diligence to stakeholders and auditors

What's included?

• Core DFD components (External Entities, Processes, Data Flows, Data Stores)

• Trust boundary templates for attack surface mapping

• Expert tips for effective diagram creation

• Complementary video tutorial for quick onboarding

Expert insights for better threat modeling

• Detailed guidelines for trust boundary placement

• Best practices for data flow representation

• Clear rules for external entity handling

• Strategic tips for maintaining diagram clarity

Ready to elevate your security analysis?

Transform your threat modeling practice with our template, built on years of real-world security consulting experience. Get started with professional-grade security documentation that speaks the language of both technical teams and stakeholders.

This template reflects Toreon's commitment to sharing practical security expertise with the community.

Additional resources

• Video walkthrough of template usage