Automating Threat and Risk Assessment with LLM: A Work in Progress

Automating Threat and Risk Assessment: A Programmatic Approach with LLM

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Organisations need robust threat and risk assessment processes to protect their assets and maintain compliance. Traditional methods of threat and risk assessment can be time-consuming and prone to human error. To address these challenges, we developed a sophisticated tool with a strong engineering focus that automates threat and risk assessment while avoiding hallucination. This tool leverages a programmatic approach and Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline various aspects of the assessment process.

Key Features of Our Automated Threat and Risk Assessment Tool

Zone Model, Nodes, and Flows Tables and Diagrams

Our tool automatically generates zone models, nodes, and flows tables and diagrams. This helps in visualising the network architecture and identifying potential vulnerabilities.

Threat Modeling

Threat modeling is a crucial step in identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities. Our tool uses LLMs to analyse the system architecture and generate threat models, ensuring comprehensive coverage of potential risks.

Cryptography

The tool assesses cryptographic requirements for data at rest and in transit. It recommends appropriate encryption materials and algorithms to ensure data security.

Security Controls and Control Objectives

Our tool identifies and documents security controls and control objectives. It ensures that these controls are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Log and Event Management

Effective log and event management is essential for detecting and responding to security incidents. Our tool automates the configuration and monitoring of logs and events, providing real-time insights into system activities.

Leveraged Security Services

The tool identifies and integrates with leveraged security services, ensuring that the organisation benefits from the latest security technologies and practices.

Security Principles Alignment

Our tool ensures that security principles are aligned with the organisation’s policies and regulatory requirements, providing a consistent and compliant security posture.

Architectural Decisions

The tool aids in making informed architectural decisions by analysing the system’s design and recommending improvements to enhance security.

Control Gaps and Security Risks

The tool identifies control gaps and security risks, providing actionable insights for remediation and risk mitigation.

Comprehensive Infrastructure and Development Support

Our tool covers a wide range of infrastructure details, including app services, DNS configurations, optimization strategies, and Cosmo DB integration. It also supports various stages of the development lifecycle, including testing, QA, user acceptance, and Single Sign-On (SSO) integration, ensuring that security is embedded throughout the process.

Technologies Used

Our tool leverages a combination of Python, Shell Scripting, GenAI, OpenAI, and Streamlit, along with other innovative hacks to deliver a comprehensive and efficient threat and risk assessment solution.

Conclusion

Automating threat and risk assessment is a game-changer for organisations looking to enhance their security posture. Our tool, with its strong engineering focus and the use of LLMs, provides a robust solution that streamlines the assessment process while avoiding hallucination. This project is complex, with many moving parts, and we are committed to continuous improvement, incorporating feedback from users and staying abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity.