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LLM vulnerability testing + SOC 2 foundations in one audit.
Know your risks. Fix what matters. Win enterprise deals.

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50+

Projects delivered

~2hrs

Your team's time

2 weeks

Full delivery

Your AI product works. Now users and enterprises want to safely use it.

But first they'll ask:

  • "Is my data safe?"
  • "Have you had a security audit?"
  • "Are you SOC 2 compliant?"
  • "How do you secure your AI/LLM systems?"

Generic security consultants don't understand LLM attack surfaces.

Compliance software won't test your AI for prompt injection.

You need both. That's what this is.

What's Included

LLM Security Testing

I test your AI system for the vulnerabilities that enterprise security teams will ask about

Prompt Injection

Attempt to manipulate your LLM through crafted inputs - direct injection, indirect injection via retrieved content, and multi-step attacks

#1 attack vector for LLM applications. If exploitable, attackers can bypass your controls, extract data, or make your AI do unintended things

Data Leakage Testing

Test whether your model exposes training data, system prompts, internal instructions, PII, or sensitive business logic

Enterprises won't trust an AI that leaks their data. One leak = deal lost + potential breach notification

Jailbreak Resistance

Attempt to bypass your content filters, guardrails, and safety measures using known jailbreak techniques

If users can make your AI say things it shouldn't, you have liability and reputation risk

Output Handling

Check if model outputs are sanitized before being used in downstream systems (databases, APIs, rendered HTML)

Unsanitized LLM output can lead to XSS, SQL injection, or command injection in connected systems

Model Access Controls

Review authentication on LLM endpoints, rate limiting, token/cost controls, and abuse prevention

Without limits, one bad actor can run up your API bill or abuse your system

Context Window Security

Test how your system handles large inputs, context stuffing, and attempts to overflow or confuse the model

Edge cases reveal architectural weaknesses that attackers will find

RAG/Retrieval Security

If you use RAG: test for data poisoning, access control on retrieved documents, and injection via external content

Your AI is only as secure as the data it retrieves

API Security Review

Authentication, authorization, input validation, error handling, and logging on your LLM-facing APIs

The API layer is often the weak point between your app and the model

Deliverable: LLM Security Report with findings, severity ratings, and specific remediation steps.

What's Included

SOC 2 Foundations (The 80/20)

20% of controls cover 80% of what actually matters for your security. I focus on the controls that improve your real security posture and show up in enterprise questionnaires - skip the checkbox theater, nail what matters.

Access Management

Who has access to production systems, customer data, code repos? Are permissions reviewed? Is there a joiner/leaver process?

Access control matrix + gaps identified

Authentication

MFA enabled everywhere? SSO in place? Password policies? Service account management?

Auth posture assessment + quick fixes

Encryption

Data encrypted at rest? In transit? Key management practices? Database encryption? Backup encryption?

Encryption checklist + gaps

Logging & Monitoring

Audit trails in place? Security events logged? Alerting configured? Log retention adequate?

Logging coverage map + recommendations

Network Security

Firewall rules reviewed? Network segmentation? VPC configuration? Public exposure minimized?

Network security posture

Vulnerability Management

Dependency scanning? Container scanning? Regular patching? Known vulnerability tracking?

Vulnerability management gaps

Secure Development

Code review process? Branch protection? Secrets management? CI/CD pipeline security?

SDLC security assessment

Incident Response

Do you have a plan? Contact list? Escalation path? Has it ever been tested?

IR readiness score + template if needed

Vendor Management

Do you know your third-party risks? Vendor inventory? Security assessments for critical vendors?

Vendor risk overview

Data Handling

Data classification? Retention policies? Deletion procedures? Privacy considerations?

Data governance gaps

Endpoint Security

Employee devices managed? EDR/antivirus? Disk encryption? Mobile device policy?

Endpoint security posture

Business Continuity

Backups tested? Recovery procedures documented? RTO/RPO defined?

BC/DR readiness assessment

Deliverable: SOC 2 Readiness Scorecard showing your current state, gaps, and priority fixes.

What You Get

A complete picture of where you stand and what to fix

LLM Security Report

Detailed findings from testing your AI system - vulnerabilities found, severity ratings, proof-of-concept examples, and specific remediation steps

SOC 2 Readiness Scorecard

Visual assessment across all control areas - green/yellow/red status with gap analysis

SOC 2 Roadmap

Step-by-step plan to get from current state to SOC 2 certification - what to do, in what order, and what you can skip

Priority Fix List

The 10-15 things that matter most, ranked by impact and effort. Your 80/20 roadmap

Risk Summary

Executive-friendly one-pager you can share with investors, customers, or your board

60-Minute Walkthrough

Live call to review findings, answer questions, and discuss remediation approach. If needed, I can also fix the findings for you - scoped separately

How It Works

1

Kickoff Call

Week 1

We walk through your architecture, tech stack, and what you're building. I ask about your AI implementation, data flows, and current security practices.

2

Assessment

Week 1-2

I review your systems, test your LLM endpoints, and assess your SOC 2 control areas. Mostly async - minimal disruption to your team.

3

Findings Delivery

Week 2

You receive the full report package: LLM security findings, SOC 2 scorecard, priority fixes, and risk summary.

4

Walkthrough Call

Week 2

We review everything together. I answer questions and help you prioritize what to tackle first. If needed, I can also fix the findings for you - scoped separately.

Total time from your team

~2 hours

Total elapsed time

~2 weeks

Who This Is For

Good Fit
  • AI/LLM startup with a product in production
  • Approaching or actively pursuing enterprise customers
  • Need to answer security questionnaires credibly
  • Want to know your actual risk posture before a SOC 2 push
  • Team of 1-50, focused on shipping product
Not a Fit
  • Pre-product / still building MVP
  • No AI/LLM component (just standard SaaS)
  • Already SOC 2 certified and just need recertification help
  • Large enterprise with dedicated security team

Pricing

$1,500Founding customer rate

I'm taking a small number of customers at this rate while building case studies. You get a deal, I get feedback and testimonials. Fair trade.

After that: $2,000-2,500 depending on complexity.

Adam

About

I'm Adam - 10+ years in security and compliance, AWS and Azure Solutions Architect certified. I've guided 50+ projects through SOC 2, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001 (the new standard for AI systems) at a major tech company.

For the past five years I've been deep in AI, including LLM security testing - so I understand the specific compliance considerations for AI products like yours. I built scanmyllm.com because AI startups face security challenges that generic compliance consultants don't understand. Most auditors have never tested a prompt injection. I have.

I speak engineer and can implement directly without needing your team to hand-hold. Through all that, I've figured out what actually matters vs. what's checkbox theater.

Ready for full SOC 2 certification? Check out nextcomply.ai - the platform + expert service I built to get you audit-ready without burning your engineering team.

Frequently Asked Questions

SOC 2 is a security certification that proves to customers your company handles their data securely. It's the most common security requirement for B2B SaaS companies selling to enterprises. This audit gives you the foundation to get there.
LLM security testing checks if your AI system can be manipulated by attackers. This includes prompt injection (tricking your AI into doing unintended things), data leakage (exposing sensitive information), and jailbreaks (bypassing safety guardrails). These are AI-specific risks that traditional security audits miss.
No - this is a readiness assessment and foundation. You'll know exactly where you stand, what gaps to fix, and have a clear roadmap. When you're ready for full SOC 2 certification, I can help you all the way through with nextcomply.ai - my platform + expert service for getting fully certified.
I can help with that too. After the walkthrough call, we can scope remediation work separately. I implement fixes directly - I don't just point at problems and leave you to figure it out.
Minimal disruption. I need about 2 hours total from your team - a kickoff call and a walkthrough at the end. The rest happens async. I work around your schedule, not the other way around.

Ready to get enterprise-ready without the enterprise overhead?

No pitch, no pressure. We'll talk about where you are and whether this makes sense for you.