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Process

LLM / AI Application Security Buying Guide

Eight-step procurement playbook. Use with the RFP template at /llm-security-rfp-template.

8
Steps
60-90
Day cycle for quote-only vendors
2-3
Vendors on a typical shortlist
RFP
Anchor artifact
  1. 1
    Discover LLM calls
  2. 2
    Map OWASP coverage
  3. 3
    Set must-have features
  4. 4
    Shortlist 2-3 vendors
  5. 5
    Issue RFP
  6. 6
    Pilot in non-prod
  7. 7
    Negotiate + sign
  8. 8
    Integrate SIEM + SOC

Must-have features for the shortlist

  • Coverage for LLM01, LLM02, LLM05, LLM07 as a minimum.
  • Latency under 300 ms at p95 in your traffic profile.
  • SIEM webhook or syslog integration out of the box.
  • Eval API or CI plug-in (Promptfoo / Garak fits).
  • Verified-on date on the public pricing page (we publish ours).
  • Per-region data residency for EU AI Act and GDPR scope.

Pair with /llm-security-rfp-template and the vendor catalogue.

Last verified June 2026Source: vendor pricing pages. See /methodology.