---
id: DASF-R-5.2
type: risk
source_version: "3.0"
valid_as_of: 2026-10-22
---

# DASF-R-5.2 — Model drift

Source: [official compendium, AI Lifecycle Risks, row 24](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lD5nKC1QNoUTDXdMp31NA9eKcUYGjhtC34MCfQpqpGo/edit#gid=307775890&range=A24:AE24). Snapshot: 2026-10-22; source revision: DASF v 1.0.

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## Risk mechanism

Model drift in machine learning systems can occur due to changes in feature data or target dependencies. This drift can be broadly classified into three scenarios:
Concept drift: where the statistical properties of the target variable change over time

Data drift: involving changes in the distribution of input data

Upstream data changes: occur due to alterations in data collection or processing methods before the data reaches the model

Clever attackers can exploit these scenarios to evade an ML system for adversarial purposes.

## Applicability

[Predictive ML Models](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/predictive-ml.md) · [Fine-tuned LLMs](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/fine-tuned-llm.md) · [Pre-trained LLMs](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/deployments/pre-trained-llm.md)

Blank source cells remain null (unspecified); a source “No” means this default filter omits the risk; it does not establish absence in your architecture. Combine every deployment pattern in the system.

## Impacts described by the source

**AI system:**

• Inconsistent or Unexpected Model Predictions
• Poor Performance and Reliability of Predictions
• Erosion of Customer Trust
• Adversarial Data Drift
• Regulatory non-compliance

**Business:**

• Financial Loss
• Response Costs
• Customer Retention
• Regulatory Fines and Judgement

## Controls

- [DASF-16](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/controls/16.md) — Secure model features
- [DASF-17](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/controls/17.md) — Track and reproduce the training data used for ML model training
- [DASF-21](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/controls/21.md) — Monitor data and AI system from a single pane of glass
- [DASF-65](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/controls/65.md) — Implement end-to-end AI traceability

## Source control guidance

• DASF 16: Secure model features to track changes to features
• DASF 17: Track training data with MLflow and Delta Lake to track upstream data changes
• DASF 21: Monitor data and AI system from a single pane of glass for changes and take action when changes occur. Have a feedback loop from a monitoring system and refresh models over time to help avoid model staleness.
• DASF 65: Implement end-to-end AI traceability

## Investigate and verify

Project adaptation: use the [evidence workflow](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/methodology.md), then request **investigate_risk** with **DASF-R-5.2**. It returns the mechanism above, control-specific evidence requests, proposed tests and remediation acceptance criteria. Until evidence is supplied, the result is **unverified**. Use [the finding template](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/templates/finding.md) to record a concrete observation and residual risk.

## 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 | no mapping |
| OWASP ML Top 10 v0.3 | ML02:2023 Data Poisoning Attack<br>ML07:2023 Transfer Learning Attack |
| OWASP Agentic AI – Threats and Mitigations | no mapping |
| NIST - 800- 53 - Rev 5 | CM-2:Baseline Configuration, <br>CM-3:Configuration Change Control<br>SI-7:Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity, <br>SI-10:Information Input Validation, <br>AU-2:Event Logging, <br>AU-6:Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting, |
| NIST 800-53 Controls Mapping Rationale | Focus on monitoring systems for ongoing changes, which supports detecting model drift. |
| HITRUST | no mapping |
| ENISA’s Securing ML Algorithms | Define and monitor indicators for proper functioning of the model.<br>Control all data used by the ML model.<br>Ensure reliable sources are used.<br>Ensure that the model is sufficiently resilient to the environment in which it will operate.<br>Implement processes to maintain security levels of ML components over time. |
| ISO 42001:2023 Controls Objectives and Controls (Annex A) | A.4.3 Data resources<br>A.7 Data for AI systems<br>A.7.2 Data for development and enhancement of AI system<br>A.7.3 Acquisition of data<br>A.7.4 Quality of data for AI systems<br>A.7.5 Data provenance<br>A.6.2.6 AI system operation and monitoring<br>A.6.2.8 AI system recording of event logs |
| ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Control Reference (Annex A) | A.8.3 Information access restriction<br>A.8.2 Privileged access rights |
| EU AI Act | Article 72: Post-Market Monitoring by Providers and Post-Market Monitoring Plan for High-Risk AI Systems |
| CSA MCP Security | (blank in source) |
| OWASP MCP TOP 10 | (blank in source) |

## Related

- [Component 5](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/components/5.md)
- [Catalog](https://mathborgess.github.io/ai-security-wiki/wiki/index.md)