## About this example

Threat modeling is a pivotal security technique in application development. This example provides:

- **Flow of sensitive data**: Shows how user data traverses the system.
- **Potential vulnerabilities**: Identifies where data might be exposed.
- **Security mechanisms**: Highlights areas where encryption and admin tools are applied.
- **Admin/User differentiation**: Differentiates between user access and admin access points.

## When to use

- **Initial security planning**: When outlining the security measures for a new web application.
- **Security training**: To educate new team members on security best practices.
- **Security assessment**: As a checklist during security audits to ensure no critical points are unprotected.

## How to use

1. **Start editing**: Duplicate example file and double click on the diagram.
2. **Customize diagram**: Add/modify nodes, groups, relationships using Eraser’s simple diagram-as-code syntax. Use icons where possible to enhance understanding.
3. **Customize layout**: Drag elements on the diagram directly on the canvas to manipulate layout.
4. **Collect feedback**: Share file with collaborators and encourage them to use the comments feature for feedback.

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