Threat Models

Pattern Labs Threat Models

Threat model matrix outlining cyber threat models from basic actors to nation-state level threats, illustrating the evolving landscape of expertise and scale upgrade from AI systems.

Example 1: Pattern Labs Threat Models

Model Uplift / Actor ExpertiseExpertise UpgradeScale Upgrade3rd Party Tool Creation
Non-TechnicalCausing harm given accessInformation hazard: Cyber as a potential method to cause harmAccessibility to current SOTA capabilities
Technical non-expertRun end to end attackInformation hazard: Cyber as a potential method to cause harmAutomated Attack Tool
Niche Expert (e.g. cyber crime org)Hardened targetsSpear-phishing at scale / scaling cyber crimeAutomated Attack Tool
Cybersecurity ExpertRunning an APTLead / target identification/ prioritizationAutomated Attack Tool
Nation-state levelGenuinely novel threat vectorsMassive scaling for Nation-state APTsAutomated Attack Tool
AI Model (Model autonomy)AI model self-improvementAutonomous Replication

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@misc{pl-threat2024,
  title={Threat Models},
  author={Pattern Labs},
  year={2024},
  howpublished={\url{https://patternlabs.co/blog/threat-models}},
}
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