Control Framework Generation for Security Risk Mitigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security frameworks are inadequate in managing and mitigating security risks in environments where confidential information is at risk of leakage due to unauthorized access, especially when moved to unsecured environments, posing threats to regulatory compliance and identity theft.
Innovation Solution
A control framework generation method that includes analyzing security risks and existing controls within an environment, using a control accelerator with analyzers to generate a framework for mitigating security risks, encompassing a control maturity model, observation processes, and risk-based dashboards to optimize control deployment and measure effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing security controls are implemented in environments, then security risks are reduced, but the complexity of the environment increases and it becomes difficult to detect and measure residual risks
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring control effectiveness and residual risks. The measurement module assesses whether controls are working as intended and feeds this information back to the framework generation module, which then adjusts the control framework accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables the system to adapt to changing environmental conditions while maintaining security posture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual security assessment processes with an automated control framework generation system. The processor automatically analyzes environmental data, generates appropriate controls, and measures their effectiveness without requiring manual intervention. This substitution of mechanical/manual processes with automated systems reduces complexity while improving reliability.
2Reliability
If more controls are deployed to mitigate security risks, then security posture improves, but the time and resources required for implementation and measurement increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by proactively identifying potential security risks and generating appropriate controls before actual threats materialize. The framework generation module continuously analyzes environmental data and preemptively implements controls based on predicted risks, rather than reacting after security incidents occur. This preliminary action reduces the time needed for emergency response and continuous monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes parameters of the control framework based on measured effectiveness and evolving threat landscapes. The processor adjusts control stringency, frequency of monitoring, and resource allocation based on real-time data, optimizing the balance between security improvement and implementation time. This parameter optimization allows the system to achieve high security posture without proportionally increasing implementation time.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If comprehensive security monitoring is implemented, then detection of security risks improves, but the difficulty of measuring and reporting on control effectiveness increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the security monitoring function into distinct modular components: a measurement module that assesses control effectiveness, a framework generation module that creates appropriate controls, and a processor that coordinates operations. This segmentation allows each module to focus on specific measurement tasks, making the overall system easier to measure and report on while maintaining comprehensive security risk detection capabilities.
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AI summary
Apparatus and method for managing risk in an environment where information is received regarding a problem in an environment. A security risk is analyzed associated with the problem. Controls associated with the environment containing the problem are analyzed. A framework is generated defining one or more controls for mitigating the security risk responsive to the analyzed security risk and controls.