Cyber Risk Unlocked: Using Attack Trees to Strengthen Security

In an era where cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, organisations must move beyond reactive security measures and adopt structured, intelligence-driven strategies to protect their critical assets. Cyber Risk Using Attack Trees to Strengthen Security provides a powerful framework for anticipating, analysing, and mitigating cyber risks before they materialise.This book bridges the gap between technical cybersecurity professionals and business decision-makers, offering a clear and structured approach to understanding how cyber adversaries think, act, and exploit vulnerabilities. Through attack trees and threat modelling, readers will learn how to systematically break down potential attack scenarios, prioritise security efforts, and align cyber risk with business impact.What You'll attack trees work – Visualising and deconstructing cyber attack paths to identify key vulnerabilities.Threat modelling frameworks in action – Leveraging methodologies like STRIDE, PASTA, and MITRE ATT&CK to assess risk systematically.Cyber threat intelligence (CTI) insights – Understanding kill chains, attack paths, and real-world adversary techniques.Bridging cybersecurity and business risk – Translating technical security threats into actionable business decisions.Implementing security simulations – Using breach and attack simulations, red teaming, and purple teaming to test defences.Mitigation and proactive defence strategies – Turning structured threat analysis into actionable security measures that reduce risk.Who This Book is This book is designed for cybersecurity professionals, risk managers, CISOs, business leaders, and security architects who want to move beyond reactive security and adopt a proactive, structured approach to cyber risk management. Whether you're an experienced security practitioner looking to refine your analytical methods or an executive seeking to make informed cybersecurity investment decisions, this book provides a unified framework that connects technical insights with business priorities. Packed with practical guidance, real-world applications, and step-by-step strategies, Cyber Risk Unlocked is an essential read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of how attackers operate—and how to stay ahead of them.