IcePanel is in a great position to support threat modeling. It already helps us document detailed interactions between our systems—both internally and with external systems. Threat modeling would integrate naturally into this space, especially since IcePanel is built on the principles of the C4 model. It could enable threat level assessments across different layers, offering aggregated views tailored to specific audiences.

Audience: Executives, architects, security leads

Focus: External threats and high-level risks

A. Identify external actors and trust boundaries

B. Understand data sensitivity flowing between systems

C. Flag high-value assets

D. Consider attack surfaces from third-party integrations

Audience: Technical leads, DevOps

Focus: Infrastructure & deployment boundaries

A. Understand inter-container communication

B. Review network zones, ingress points, exposed APIs

C. Analyze authentication flows and identity propagation

D. Identify container-level misconfigurations

Audience: Developers, application security teams

Focus: Internal application structure & behavior

A. Review input validation, error handling, authorization

B. Identify components processing sensitive data

C. Evaluate dependencies and library vulnerabilities

D. Examine intra-container communication and logic flows

Audience: Developers, security engineers

Focus: Code-level issues

A. Spot common vulnerabilities

B. Review authentication logic, cryptographic handling

C. Enforce secure coding practices