Security reviews for CTOs who find the gaps before attackers do.
Security review sessions map the threat model, assess current controls, identify gaps, and prioritize remediation. Drawing the full threat surface on a whiteboard makes the attack surface visible to the entire leadership team. BoardSnap turns it into a documented security action plan.
Why ctos love this workflow
A CTO's security review is a strategic exercise, not just a technical audit. The questions are: what assets are we protecting, what's the realistic threat model, what controls are in place, and what gaps represent the highest risk? Drawing that analysis on a whiteboard — with security engineers, the CISO or security lead, and engineering leadership — produces a security posture assessment that the whole organization can act on.
BoardSnap reads the threat model, the control assessment, the gap analysis, and the remediation priority matrix and produces a structured security review document. The highest-risk gaps are named. The remediation actions have owners.
The exact flow
- Map the assets being protected
List the most sensitive assets: customer data, financial data, authentication systems, code repositories, production infrastructure. Rank by sensitivity.
- Draw the threat model
For each high-sensitivity asset, name the realistic threat actors and their likely attack vectors. Be specific about what 'realistic' means for your company's profile.
- Assess current controls
For each threat vector, write the current control. Where no control exists or the control is insufficient, mark the gap.
- Prioritize remediation by risk
Rate each gap by likelihood and impact. The highest-risk gaps become the first remediation action items.
- Snap the security review board
Open BoardSnap and capture. The threat model, control assessment, and remediation priorities are documented.
What you'll get out of it
- The threat model is documented — not assumed to be understood by everyone
- Control gaps are named explicitly — not implied by absence
- Remediation priorities are ranked by actual risk, not by what's easiest to fix
- The security review is shareable with the board and enterprise customers
- Security review history tracks whether the security posture is improving over time
Frequently asked
Can BoardSnap read a threat model diagram?
Yes. Threat model diagrams — assets, threat actors, attack vectors, and control annotations — are read by BoardSnap AI with each element captured in the structured output.
Is the security review whiteboard document appropriate to share externally?
The remediation plan and high-level security posture are appropriate for board and enterprise customer sharing. The detailed threat model and control gap specifics should stay internal — that information could itself be a security risk if shared broadly.
How often should a CTO run a formal security review?
Annually for the full threat model review; quarterly for a control gap check against the remediation roadmap. Any time a significant architectural change is made, run a targeted security review for the changed surface.
How does the security review connect to compliance certifications like SOC 2?
The threat model and control assessment from the security review are the foundation of your SOC 2 audit preparation. The BoardSnap output documents the control environment that your auditor will assess.
CTOs: try this on your next security review.
Three taps. Action items in your hand before the room clears.