Architecture & Dependencies
System boundaries, critical paths, hidden coupling,
vendor/platform dependencies and architectural debt.
Integration & Data Flows
Data movement, interfaces, handoffs, failure modes,
and where integrity and availability actually break.
Reliability, Performance, Operability
Bottlenecks, capacity limits, observability gaps,
incident patterns, and operational fragility.
Security Boundaries & Trust Model
Access boundaries, data classification assumptions,
logging/auditability, and structural exposure to leakage.
Governance & Ownership
Who owns what, escalation paths, change control,
accountability for incidents and risk acceptance.
AI / LLM Risk (If Applicable)
Data boundaries, RAG design, evaluation/monitoring,
cost controls, and auditable usage in regulated environments.