Brendan D'Arcy


Brendan D'Arcy
Enterprise Security Architect | Cyber Manager
UNSW




Revolutionising Cybersecurity Reviews: AI-Driven Assessments at Scale

A new approach to Cybersecurity assessments, an AI-driven assessment platform transforming technical architecture documents into formal, standards aligned cyber reviews. Using multi-agent LLM orchestration, each principle like IAM, Data Protection, and Zero Trust is assessed independently by a trained agent using custom YAML instructions and internal pattern references. The system outputs structured JSON and auto-generates word reports, saving teams 70%-90% of time while ensuring repeatability and compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, CPS 234, or internal frameworks.

⦁ Why labels matter: How simple tags clarify data handling without getting in the way

⦁ When to HOLD on controls: When information protection control design is not suitable for business operations, causing havoc rather than protection

⦁ A decision roadmap: Fast-track steps to weigh risk versus user impact—and choose a pragmatic approach focusing on frictionless security.

Walk away with an actionable playbook for pausing enforcement, keeping workflows humming, and building a security culture that people actually embrace. No heavy jargon—just practical tactics to protect data without slowing your team down.