The Silent Backdoor: How LLM-Enabled Systems Have Redefined the Attack Surface Without Anyone Realising It

Organisations are integrating large language models (LLMs) and model-driven reasoning into their daily operations at a pace unmatched by any previous technology shift.

This whitepaper examines how LLM-enabled interpretation constitutes a silent backdoor and outlines the strategic actions organisations must take to govern this new interpretive layer, manage its exposure, and detect the subtle forms of drift that signal compromise.

Whitepaper Highlights

• The Architectural Shift
• The Hidden Execution Path
• The Backdoor Effect
• Why Defenders Are Already Behind
• Critical National Infrastructure Implications
• The Interpretive Layer
• Actions and Strategic Response
• Conclusion