AI security audits check what data your AI can access, how it's protected, and who controls it. Use this checklist to ensure your AI automation doesn't become a security liability.

AI Security Audit Checklist

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1. Access Control Review

  • ☐ Who has admin access to AI systems?
  • ☐ Are API keys stored securely (not in code repos)?
  • ☐ Are access permissions scoped to minimum necessary?
  • ☐ Is multi-factor authentication enabled?
  • ☐ Are there dormant accounts that should be deactivated?

2. Data Flow Analysis

  • ☐ What data sources does AI connect to?
  • ☐ What data does AI process but not need?
  • ☐ Where does AI send data (APIs, storage)?
  • ☐ Is data encrypted in transit?
  • ☐ Is data encrypted at rest?
  • ☐ How long is data retained?

3. Permission Verification

  • ☐ Can AI read data it shouldn't access?
  • ☐ Can AI modify data? Should it be able to?
  • ☐ Can AI delete data?
  • ☐ Are write permissions limited where appropriate?
  • ☐ Are there permission escalation risks?

4. Output Monitoring

  • ☐ Can AI output contain sensitive data?
  • ☐ Is output filtered for PII?
  • ☐ Where are AI outputs stored?
  • ☐ Who can see AI outputs?
  • ☐ Can AI outputs be sent externally?

5. Third-Party Platform Security

ItemCheck
SOC 2 certification☐ Verify current
Data residency☐ Know where data is stored
Third-party audits☐ Review available reports
Incident history☐ Check vendor track record
Contract terms☐ Review data handling agreements

6. Logging and Monitoring

  • ☐ Are all AI actions logged?
  • ☐ Can you trace who initiated each action?
  • ☐ Are there alerts for suspicious activity?
  • ☐ How long are logs retained?
  • ☐ Who reviews logs and how often?

Audit Frequency

Audit TypeFrequencyWho
Full security auditQuarterlySecurity lead or external auditor
Access reviewMonthlyIT admin
Log reviewWeeklyDesignated reviewer
Permission updatesAfter any changesIT admin
Incident response testSemi-annuallySecurity team

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Overly broad permissions: AI accessing data it doesn't need
  • Missing logs: Gaps in activity records
  • Hardcoded credentials: API keys in code or config files
  • No access controls: Anyone can modify AI behavior
  • Unlimited data retention: Old data stored indefinitely
  • External data sharing: AI can send data outside your systems

Tools for AI Security Auditing

  • API key scanners: Detect exposed credentials
  • Cloud security dashboards: AWS/Azure/GCP security centers
  • SIEM tools: Centralized log analysis
  • Permission auditors: Review access scopes
  • Vendor security portals: Check platform certifications

What Greene Solutions Provides

  • Initial security configuration review
  • Quarterly audit reports for managed clients
  • Access control setup with minimum permissions
  • Comprehensive logging and monitoring
  • Incident response procedures

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