Security Risk Summary
A short security risk summary for a change or feature — assets, threats, top mitigations.
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What you get
A concise security risk summary in ≤300 words, covering assets at risk, threats, and top 3 mitigations, in a concrete and scenario-based format.
Who it's for
- Non-security engineers
- Development team leads
- Product owners
- Engineering managers
- Technical architects
Use cases
- When introducing a new feature that touches sensitive data
- Before deploying a change that affects user authentication
- When assessing the security impact of a third-party library
- During code reviews for high-risk components
- When creating a security plan for a new project
- Before releasing a patch for a known vulnerability
FAQ
what is a security risk summary
A security risk summary is a concise document that outlines the potential security risks associated with a change or feature, including assets at risk, threats, and recommended mitigations. It's typically ≤300 words and focuses on concrete, scenario-based threats.
how long is the security risk summary
The security risk summary is ≤300 words, making it a quick and easy read for non-security engineers and other stakeholders.
what is included in the security risk summary
The security risk summary includes sections on assets at risk, threats (tagged with S/T/R/I/D/E from STRIDE), top 3 mitigations, and open questions, providing a comprehensive overview of the security risks associated with a change or feature.
how much does the security risk summary cost
The security risk summary costs £1.00, providing a cost-effective way to assess and mitigate security risks in your project or feature.
Last updated: 2026-06-28