Secure LLM technologies with AI penetration testing
As companies increasingly integrate AI technologies into their operations, safeguarding these tools against cyber threats becomes critical. That’s where Rootshell’s AI penetration testing and LLM testing services come in.
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What is AI penetration testing?
AI penetration testing is a specialized form of cybersecurity testing that focuses on the unique challenges and vulnerabilities posed by AI and LLM (large language model) technologies, such as chatbots. The international AI systems standard ISO/IEC 42001 outlines requirements for continuously maintaining and improving these technologies within organizations to ensure responsible management of the associated risks and opportunities.
Why your organization needs AI penetration testing
Companies are increasingly embracing the far-reaching benefits of AI technologies, including LLM-powered chatbots and automated data analytics. With 78% of organizations now using AI in at least one business function, the adoption of AI tools is essential for keeping pace with the competition.
Nevertheless, AI technologies can pose serious cybersecurity risks for your organization. Just like any other software, AI chatbots are susceptible to vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data or disrupt operations, making regular testing crucial. They usually process large volumes of data, creating new attack surfaces for cybercriminals and making the potential consequences of a breach even more severe.
Key vulnerabilities of AI technologies
There are several specific vulnerabilities that threat actors can exploit to target your AI systems. These include:
- Prompt injection. Attackers can use specific prompts to manipulate AI chatbots and other systems into revealing sensitive data or performing unintended actions.
- Jailbreaking. This involves causing the AI system to exceed the limitations set upon it, with the potential to generate harmful content or misleading outputs.
- Data poisoning. This type of attack modifies the dataset your AI system uses, introducing backdoors and other vulnerabilities.
- Model inversion. Attackers use the output of an LLM model to infer facts about its design and architecture, which can then be used in further attacks.
By exploiting these vulnerabilities, attackers can cause significant damage to your operations. From disabling critical systems to exposing sensitive data, these types of attacks on your AI systems pose a significant threat – and your organization needs to be prepared to tackle them.
The benefits of AI penetration testing for your business
Here are some key reasons to prioritise AI penetration testing and avoid the serious consequences of a security breach.
Protects user data
AI technologies often handle sensitive user information, such as names, contact details, and even payment information. Security testing for your AI technologies and chatbots exposes weaknesses that could leave you vulnerable to malicious exploitation.
Prevents unauthorised access
Securing your AI system through the implementation of strong authentication methods will ensure that only authorized users can access and control the chatbot and the sensitive data it may hold.
Maintains chatbot functionality
Our LLM testing solutions can also mitigate the risks of attacks that could disrupt or disable the chatbot by implementing AI-based automated defences, keeping your technology up and running.
Builds trust and confidence
Maintaining high security for your AI technologies demonstrates your commitment to user privacy and safety. Backing up your remediation actions with insightful data and reporting ensures you have all the information required for internal stakeholders.
Protects reputation
Ensure the output of an AI model is protected to avoid potential reputational damage, as well as any financial losses you may experience as part of a breach.
Protect your AI investments with proactive testing that stays ahead of evolving threats
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The Rootshell Platform is a vendor-agnostic vulnerability management solution that empowers you to consolidate assessment results, accelerate remediation from start to finish, and gain real-time insight into your ever-changing threat landscape.
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Included in your AI penetration testing solution
What’s included:
- Data Encryption: Verifies that sensitive data is encrypted at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorised access.
- API Security: Tests the security of any APIs used by the chatbot to connect to other systems.
- Analyse the chatbot’s code to identify potential vulnerabilities.
- Simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in the chatbot’s functionality in line with the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Models (Prompt injection, Model DoS, Model Theft etc.)
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We’re proud to provide penetration testing services for leading global organizations.
Tailored penetration testing solutions
We provide a bespoke package of penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) and attack surface management services, enabling you to tackle vulnerabilities from every angle.
Modern vulnerability management
The Rootshell Platform consolidates your data to deliver real-time actionable insights into your security status.
Recognised accreditations
Our team holds numerous internationally recognized accreditations for penetration testing services, including ISO 7001, FSQS, CREST and Cyberscheme certified consultants.
Quality assured
We deliver our pentesting services to best practice industry standards, such as OWASP, NIST, and PTES.
Expert advice and support
Following your AI penetration test, you will receive clear reports and advice, along with step-by-step instructions, ensuring you know exactly how to remediate and reduce risk.
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Will AI replace pen testers?
AI will not replace penetration testers but will augment their work, enabling them to perform their roles more effectively. The collaboration between AI and human expertise will lead to more robust and comprehensive security assessments, ultimately strengthening organizational defences against cyber threats.
How is AI used in penetration testing?
The use of AI in penetration testing enhances the effectiveness of security assessments, enabling faster detection of vulnerabilities, more accurate threat analysis, and improved overall security management. Our AI threat hunter Velma scans thousands of information sources to discover issues currently being used by threat actors to launch attacks.
How often should AI pentesting be carried out?
We recommend conducting an AI penetration test any time you make significant changes to your infrastructure or network, such as when you ugrade software or move to a new office. Our team can advise the best solution for continuously testing and monitoring your estate.
How long does AI pentesting take?
The length of your AI penetration test depends on your organization, the complexity of your requirements, and the number of assets you wish to test. Please get in touch so we can discuss the specific requirements of your pen test.
Can AI penetration testing be carried out remotely?
Yes. We can deploy a remote penetration testing box to your site, which enables our testers to remotely access your organization from our Security Operations Centre (SOC). Our testers can then carry out penetration testing services as though they were on-site.
How much do AI penetration testing services cost?
We tailor our penetration testing services to fit your specific needs. Please get in touch with us about the price of our penetration testing services.
How will I receive the results from my AI penetration testing?
You’ll receive all of your AI penetration testing results in the Rootshell Platform. As a vendor-neutral hub, the Rootshell Platform integrates with many leading pen testing tools and ticketing platforms, allowing you to collate and manage all of your data in one dashboard - even if you aren’t using Rootshell’s services!
