Threat modeling
Where does the system place its trust?
Map the path from a user request to retrieved data, model reasoning, delegated identity, and action. Identify the boundaries an attacker could cross.
- Prompts, retrieval, memory, and tool connections
- Mission-specific abuse cases and impact
- Risk ownership and architecture decisions
The handoff
A prioritized threat model with abuse paths, affected boundaries, and control recommendations.
AI red teaming
Can that trust be turned into an attack?
Test agreed scenarios across the application and its supporting systems. Follow the consequences of a manipulated prompt or tool call beyond the model response.
- Prompt injection and retrieval manipulation
- Tool misuse and delegated privilege abuse
- Guardrail bypass and attack-path validation
The handoff
Reproducible findings, attack evidence, and verification criteria for the controls that need to change.
Control engineering
What should the system be allowed to do?
Design and validate controls around the actions an AI workflow can take. Enforce permissions in the application and runtime, not only in the prompt.
- Least-privilege tool and identity policies
- Runtime isolation and outbound access limits
- Implementation guidance and retest criteria
The handoff
A hardening plan with enforceable boundaries and tests to check their behavior.
Detection & response
Can your team see and contain misuse?
Connect prompt, retrieval, and action telemetry to the investigation workflow. Define what to capture, when to escalate, and how to contain the affected capability.
- Traceable prompt-to-action telemetry
- AI incident playbooks and escalation triggers
- Evidence collection and containment workflows
The handoff
Telemetry requirements, response actions, and validation scenarios for the defending team.