Security Architecture, Threat & Risk Modelling
Security Architecture, Threat & Risk Modelling
Effective security begins before a single control is implemented — it starts with sound design and a precise picture of what's at risk. Our security architecture and risk modelling practice helps organisations build environments that are secure by design, scalable under pressure, and matched to how they actually operate. We examine what's already in place, surface weaknesses that may not be immediately visible, and map the threat landscape to sharpen strategic decision-making. The result is a security architecture that supports business goals, satisfies regulatory obligations, and positions organisations to manage risk ahead of incidents — across both IT and operational technology environments.
Effective security begins before a single control is implemented — it starts with sound design and a precise picture of what's at risk. Our security architecture and risk modelling practice helps organisations build environments that are secure by design, scalable under pressure, and matched to how they actually operate. We examine what's already in place, surface weaknesses that may not be immediately visible, and map the threat landscape to sharpen strategic decision-making. The result is a security architecture that supports business goals, satisfies regulatory obligations, and positions organisations to manage risk ahead of incidents — across both IT and operational technology environments.
What We Do.
Our security architecture and risk modelling services help organisations design secure, scalable environments that are tailored to how they operate.
Security Architecture Reviews
Identifying weaknesses in isolation is not enough. CyberBakery's architectural design reviews examine the full structure of IT and OT environments through an adversarial lens — assessing not just individual components, but how they interact, where trust is misplaced, and how an attacker would chain those conditions into a path to your most valuable assets. Our consultants approach each review as an attacker would: mapping exploitation paths, probing segmentation boundaries, identifying exposed services, and surfacing misconfigurations in trust relationships that could enable lateral movement or privilege escalation. Where others see a network diagram, we see a blueprint for attack. The review goes beyond obvious entry points. We examine indirect and often overlooked attack surfaces — poorly segmented VPN environments, flat internal networks, exposed management interfaces, and inter-system dependencies that quietly expand the blast radius of a breach. Firewall rulesets, identity and access flows, and architectural decisions are all scrutinised for the leverage they hand to an adversary. The output is clear, prioritised, and actionable — giving your team a precise picture of where structural risk lives and what needs to change before those conditions are tested by someone with less benign intentions.
Threat Modelling
Not every environment can be tested hands-on. For sensitive OT deployments, safety-critical infrastructure, and systems where downtime is not an option, intrusive assessment simply isn't viable. Threat modelling and attack tree development delivers the same depth of adversarial insight through a structured, paper-based methodology that leaves operations entirely undisturbed. Working collaboratively with your technical and operational teams, we analyse system designs, network architecture, access pathways, and operational workflows to construct a credible picture of how an adversary would approach your environment. We identify realistic entry points, map escalation paths, and surface high-value targets across both IT and OT domains — all from the attacker's vantage point. From that analysis, we develop detailed attack trees: structured visual representations that show exactly how multi-step attack scenarios could unfold, what conditions would need to exist, and which vulnerabilities or design decisions could be exploited to enable them. These aren't theoretical exercises — they are grounded in real adversary tradecraft and tailored to your specific environment. The result is early, actionable visibility into cyber risk before a project goes live, during system upgrades, or wherever direct testing access is constrained. You see the kill chain mapped in full — without anyone having to walk it.
Security Baseline reviews
Every system ships with defaults. Not all of those defaults are safe, and over time, configuration drift, accumulated privileges, and undocumented changes quietly erode the security posture of even well-managed environments. Our security configuration reviews examine systems, applications, and devices through an offensive lens — assessing not just what is configured, but what an attacker could do with it. We look for the conditions that make compromise easier: exploitable misconfigurations, insecure defaults left unchanged, excessive privileges that extend the blast radius of a breach, exposed services with no business justification, and access controls too weak to hold under pressure. Common targets include Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory environments, endpoint workstations, SCADA systems, PLCs, network infrastructure, and cloud assets — anywhere configuration weaknesses can be turned into attacker leverage. The methodology is entirely non-intrusive. There is no active exploitation, no scanning that could destabilise sensitive systems, and no risk to availability or operational continuity. This makes the service particularly well-suited to OT environments, safety-critical infrastructure, and production systems where disruption carries real operational or safety consequences. Each assessment is benchmarked against recognised standards — including the Essential Eight, CIS Benchmarks, and vendor-specific hardening guidance — with findings mapped against group policies, system settings, access control configurations, and authentication mechanisms. The output gives your team a clear, prioritised picture of where configuration risk sits and what needs to be addressed.
What We Do.
Our security architecture and risk modelling services help organisations design secure, scalable environments that are tailored to how they operate.
Security Architecture Reviews
See your architecture the way an attacker does — before they get the chance.
Threat Modelling
Understand how attacks unfold — without touching a live system.
Security Baseline Review
Find what attackers look for — before the configuration becomes the vulnerability.
What We Do.
Our security architecture and risk modelling services help organisations design secure, scalable environments that are tailored to how they operate.
Security Architecture Reviews
See your architecture the way an attacker does — before they get the chance.
Threat Modelling
Understand how attacks unfold — without touching a live system.
Security Baseline Review
Find what attackers look for — before the configuration becomes the vulnerability.
When you need method to the chaos
Your safety is our mission. Your trust is our commitment.
Click below to schedule your free risk assessment and learn how we can help protect your world.
When you need method to the chaos
Your safety is our mission. Your trust is our commitment.
Click below to schedule your free risk assessment and learn how we can help protect your world.
When you need method to the chaos
Your safety is our mission. Your trust is our commitment.
Click below to schedule your free risk assessment and learn how we can help protect your world.