---
id: DASF-25
type: control
source_version: "3.0"
valid_as_of: 2026-10-22
---

# DASF-25 — Use retrieval augmented generation (RAG) with large language models (LLMs)

Source: [official compendium, Databricks AI Mitigation Controls, row 27](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lD5nKC1QNoUTDXdMp31NA9eKcUYGjhtC34MCfQpqpGo/edit#gid=780486953&range=A27:AB27). Snapshot: 2026-10-22; source revision: DASF v 1.0.

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## Intent and implementation

Generating relevant and accurate responses in large language models (LLMs) while avoiding hallucinations requires grounding them in domain-specific knowledge. Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) addresses this by breaking down extensive datasets into manageable segments (“chunks”) that are “vector embedded.” These vector embeddings are mathematical representations that help the model understand and quantify different data segments. As a result, LLMs produce responses that are contextually relevant and deeply rooted in the specific domain knowledge.

## Source metadata

- Category: Model Management and MLOps
- System component: ML algorithm, Model Serving: Inference requests, ML Operations
- Databricks responsibility: Databricks — Implementation
- Product reference: Co-managed
- Feature/control: Feature
- Security Analysis Tool reference: Features available to implement control and manually verify
- Novelty: Novel AI Control/Capability

Databricks responsibility labels do not establish who enforces this control on another platform. Name a local owner and verify it.

## Implementation references

- [AWS documentation](https://docs.databricks.com/en/generative-ai/retrieval-augmented-generation.html)
- [AZURE documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/databricks/generative-ai/retrieval-augmented-generation)
- [GCP documentation](https://docs.databricks.com/gcp/en/generative-ai/retrieval-augmented-generation)

## Risks linked by the risk table

- [DASF-R-6.2](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/risks/6.2.md)
- [DASF-R-9.8](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/risks/9.8.md)

The control table separately reports: [DASF-R-6.2](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/risks/6.2.md), [DASF-R-9.8](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/risks/9.8.md). See [source issues](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/source-issues.md) for differences.

## Verification

Project adaptation: **get_control** returns a concrete evidence request, a proposed test, and an acceptance condition. A control description or product feature is not evidence of deployment or effectiveness.

## Source-reported framework mappings

These are the mappings in this snapshot, with their original edition labels. They are references, not proof of conformity or independent validation.

| Framework | Source mapping |
|---|---|
| MITRE ATLAS as of Q3 2024 | no mapping |
| MITRE ATTACK as of Q3 2024 | no mapping |
| OWASP LLM Top 10 2025 | not available at the time of writing |
| OWASP ML Top 10 v0.3 | no mapping |
| ISO 42001:2023 Controls Objectives and Controls (Annex A) | A.4.3 Data resources<br>A.6.1.2 Objectives for responsible development of AI system<br>A.6.1.3 Processes for responsible design and development of AI systems |
| ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Control Reference (Annex A) | no mapping |
| NIST - 800- 53 - Rev 5 | no mapping |
| HITRUST Security for AI Systems | no mapping |
| ENISA’s Securing ML Algorithms | no mapping |
| EU AI ACT | no mapping |
| NIST CSF 2.0 | no clear mapping:<br>PR.AT-01<br>PR.AT-02<br>PR.DS-01<br>PR.DS-02<br>PR.DS-10 |
| AIUC-1 | D001: Prevent hallucinated outputs |

## Related

- [Methodology](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/methodology.md)
- [Catalog](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/index.md)