Use Case
AI Attack Surface & Threat Modeling
Identify weak points in AI-enabled systems and design defenses that hold up in production.
At a glance
Outcomes
- ✓ Reduced exposure
- ✓ Clear security controls
- ✓ Audit-ready documentation
Stack
- — Threat modeling
- — Access control
- — Logging & redaction
- — Policy enforcement
Typical timeline
2–3 weeks
kick-off to handover
Risks & guardrails
- Security by prompt is not security — enforce controls in code and policy layers
- Scope creep in threat model — timebox to critical flows first, then extend
Problem
AI systems expand your attack surface: new inputs, new tool calls, new data paths, new failure modes. Many teams ship fast but lack a structured security model, leading to leakage risk, unauthorized actions, and brittle controls.
Solution
We run a practical AI threat-modeling process:
- Map trust boundaries, tool permissions, and data flows
- Identify abuse paths (prompt injection, data exfiltration, privilege escalation)
- Define concrete controls (allowlists, least privilege, validation, monitoring)
- Produce an audit-ready security plan with prioritized fixes
What we implement
- Threat model and security requirements for critical flows
- Tool authorization layer (who can do what, under which conditions)
- Data boundary controls (redaction, minimization, retention)
- Logging that supports incident response without leaking sensitive data
Measurement (typical)
- Coverage of critical flows with explicit controls
- Reduced risky tool calls via allowlists and gating
- Clear incident playbooks and measurable alert signals
Risks & guardrails
- Avoid “security by prompt”: enforce controls in code and policy layers
- Assume hostile inputs: validate and sanitize consistently
- Keep logs safe: redact PII/secrets and restrict access
CTA
If you want a clear picture of your current risk and a prioritized hardening plan, request an AI Security Audit.
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