Secure by Design

The Future of Cybersecurity
is Human-Centered

Empower your teams with cybersecurity that understands both human behaviour and real-world threats. Make digital experiences smoother and safer, powered by DFFRNT + Astria advantage

Who We Are

The Power Of Partnership

Secure By Design Service Blueprint & Redesign

This is anexec-focused engagement that maps a target customer journey, designs the future-state service, and weaves security controls into the blueprint from day one.

What we do:

DFFRNT leads discovery, journey mapping, and a Service Blueprint with user research; Astria embeds Zero Trust architecture, threat modeling, and control requirements directly into that blueprint. Secure by design.

Outcomes:

Future-state service blueprint (with control points), risk-based requirements validated against stakeholder requirements + security, and a prioritized implementation roadmap.

Collab benefits:

DFFRNT’s human-centred strategic digital transformation methods meet Astria’s Security Architecture & Zero Trust and Adaptive Threat Modeling so the experience and the defenses are designed together. Security is baked in, not bolted on (aka - Secure by Design).

What we do:

DFFRNT leads discovery, journey mapping, and a Service Blueprint with user research; Astria embeds Zero Trust architecture, threat modeling, and control requirements directly into that blueprint.  Secure by design.

Outcomes:

Future-state service blueprint (with control points), risk-based requirements validated against stakeholder requirements + security, and a prioritized implementation roadmap.

Collab benefits:

DFFRNT’s human-centred strategic digital transformation methods meet Astria’s Security Architecture & Zero Trust and Adaptive Threat Modeling so the experience and the defenses are designed together. Security is baked in, not bolted on (aka - Secure by Design).

Secure Product Launch Accelerator

For teams launching a new digital product or major feature and need speed without the expensive and risky security rework later.

What we do:

DFFRNT runs design sprints, prototyping, and validation; Astria executes attack-surface reviews, pen tests, adversary simulations, SOC onboarding, and ransomware resilience checks before go-live.

Outcomes:

Go-Live Readiness Scorecard (UX + Security), remediation sprints baked into the delivery plan, pre-launch pen test & red team report, incident tabletop for leadership, and a go-live runbook with monitoring/alerting requirements. 


Collab benefits:

In collaboration with your development team, or our dev partners, DFFRNT’s “from workshops to wireframes to pilots" approach slots perfectly into Astria’s Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, SOC Optimization, Ransomware Resilience so adoption is faster, and rework is lower.

What we do:

DFFRNT runs design sprints, prototyping, and validation; Astria executes attack-surface reviews, pen tests, adversary simulations, SOC onboarding, and ransomware resilience checks before go-live.

Outcomes:

Go-Live Readiness Scorecard (UX + Security), remediation sprints baked into the delivery plan, pre-launch pen test & red team report, incident tabletop for leadership, and a go-live runbook with monitoring/alerting requirements. 


Collab benefits:

In collaboration with your development team, or our dev partners, DFFRNT’s “from workshops to wireframes to pilots" approach slots perfectly into Astria’s Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, SOC Optimization, Ransomware Resilience so adoption is faster, and rework is lower.

Secure AI Adoption Sprint 

A focused package for teams rolling out AI features, internal copilots, or data products. Where there's high executive interest, high risk if done late or insecurely. (Regulatory necessity for security?)

What we do:

DFFRNT co-develops AI use-cases and failure modes via contextual inquiry and service design; Astria runs AI Security Risk Reviews, threat modeling for AI/ML workflows, and LLM misuse testing with control patterns (data governance, access, monitoring).

Outcomes:

Approved AI use-case catalog, risk-scored control patterns, prototype user flows with embedded guardrails, and a phased rollout plan aligned to NIST/ISO/SCF standards so the solution is resilient, secure and audit-ready as it scales.

Collab benefits:

DFFRNT brings human-centred design and contextual research, ensuring AI adoption focuses on solving real business problems and creating usable workflows. Astria brings AI-specific threat modeling, misuse testing, and governance alignment (NIST AI RMF, ISO/SCF). Together, that means AI rollouts are not only innovative and intuitive but also secure, compliant, and trusted from day one.

What we do:

DFFRNT co-develops AI use-cases and failure modes via contextual inquiry and service design; Astria runs AI Security Risk Reviews, threat modeling for AI/ML workflows, and LLM misuse testing with control patterns (data governance, access, monitoring). 

Outcomes:

Approved AI use-case catalog, risk-scored control patterns, prototype user flows with embedded guardrails, and a phased rollout plan aligned to NIST/ISO/SCF standards so the solution is resilient, secure and audit-ready as it scales.

Collab benefits:

DFFRNT brings human-centred design and contextual research, ensuring AI adoption focuses on solving real business problems and creating usable workflows. Astria brings AI-specific threat modeling, misuse testing, and governance alignment (NIST AI RMF, ISO/SCF). Together, that means AI rollouts are not only innovative and intuitive but also secure, compliant, and trusted from day one.

Why It Matters For Your Industry?

Banking

  • Blend frictionless customer journeys with robust security assurance to protect customers without friction.
  • Train frontline staff and executives with behaviorally-aware education that sticks.

Manufacturing

  • Secure digital interfaces (e.g., IoT dashboards, supply-chain platforms) while ensuring smooth operator use.
  • Embed cyber-savvy practices in safety-critical contexts—human error can have real-world impact.

Logistics

  • Enhance usability of tracking systems, automation tools, or customer portals without compromising resilience.
  • Behavioural training improves compliance and incident reporting across distributed operations and shifting conditions.

Let’s Strengthen Security
& Usability Together