AI Security Checklist 2026

Essential security measures for AI applications

Data Security

  • Encrypt data at rest and in transit
  • Implement access controls
  • Regular security audits
  • Data anonymization

API Security

  • Rate limiting
  • Authentication & authorization
  • Input validation
  • Error handling without info leakage

Model Security

  • Adversarial attack protection
  • Model versioning
  • Prompt injection prevention
  • Output validation

Compliance

  • GDPR compliance
  • SOC 2 certification
  • Regular penetration testing
  • Incident response plan