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RQE Research & Methodology

The foundation of all RQE API outputs — built on peer-reviewed methodologies, industry-standard frameworks, and real-world threat intelligence to deliver financial-grade risk quantification.

Quantitative Risk Modeling

Our proprietary risk quantification algorithms combine statistical analysis with real-world threat intelligence to provide accurate, financial-grade risk assessments. We use probabilistic modeling to estimate both the likelihood and potential impact of cyber threats.

Research Areas
  • Monte Carlo simulation for loss distribution modeling
  • Bayesian inference in threat prediction and likelihood estimation
  • Machine learning for anomaly detection and pattern recognition
  • Economic impact assessment using annualized loss expectancy (ALE)
Maps to API fields: risk_score, likelihood, impact, cost_benefit.potential_loss

Threat Intelligence Studies

Comprehensive analysis of emerging cyber threats, attack vectors, and defensive strategies based on global threat landscape monitoring. Our intelligence feeds inform the category weights and severity multipliers used in risk calculations.

Data Sources
  • Global honeypot networks tracking active exploit attempts
  • Malware analysis laboratories with sandboxed execution
  • Industry collaboration frameworks and ISACs
  • Academic research partnerships and CVE databases
Maps to API fields: category, severity_multiplier, recommendations[]

Methodology Frameworks

Standardized approaches to risk quantification that comply with industry frameworks while providing actionable insights for security teams. Our methodology integrates multiple established standards into a unified risk model.

FAIR

Factor Analysis of Information Risk

NIST CSF

Cybersecurity Framework

ISO 27005

Risk Management

OWASP

Risk Rating Methodology

Maps to API fields: branch, branch_breakdown, weight_by_category

Industry Collaboration

We work with security practitioners, risk managers, and academic researchers to continuously refine our models. Our collaboration network ensures that RQE stays aligned with real-world security operations and emerging threat patterns.

Collaboration Areas
  • Security Operations Centers (SOCs) — validating detection metrics
  • GRC Teams — aligning with compliance and audit requirements
  • Insurance Actuaries — refining loss estimation models
  • Academic Partners — peer review of quantification methods
Maps to API fields: cost_benefit.mitigation_cost, cost_benefit.roi, timeline[]

Three-Branch Driver Tree

RQE organizes risk into three primary branches, each mapping to specific Binary³ products and security domains.

Identity

Credential exposure, phishing susceptibility, authentication weaknesses

Products: KeySweep, RedLure

Perimeter

External attack surface, vulnerability exposure, network configuration

Products: Phoros, MicroDefend

Logging

Detection coverage, log integrity, incident response readiness

Products: LogSentinel, ForensIQ

Each branch contributes to the overall risk score. The API returns both individual branch scores and aggregated platform risk.

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