As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various sectors, ensuring it is developed and deployed in alignment with ethical standards and fundamental rights is critical for businesses that use it. The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), formally adopted on March 13, 2024, addresses this critical necessity by establishing a comprehensive and detailed legal framework for AI systems within the EU.

There's no one size fits all when it comes to setting up your organization’s first security program. Each organization has a unique set of business needs, guardrails to implement, and data it needs to protect, which is why it’s important to remember that every security program is going to look a bit different. ‍ If you’re in the process of setting up your first security program, here are some steps I recommend you take and apply to your organization's unique needs. ‍

Running tests against your security controls and other systems is a critical aspect of protecting your organization from a potential data breach and ensuring that you maintain compliance. Vanta’s platform has automated tests with continuous monitoring that run on an hourly basis against your controls as well as customized tests that you can adapt to your organization's needs.