The Security Vendor AI Checklist provides critical questions to evaluate AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, ensuring informed investments and alignment with organizational needs. Key focus areas include:

• Expectations & Goals – Clarify realistic outcomes for AI tools (e.g., efficiency gains, threat detection).
• Data Integrity – Assess training data sources and trustworthiness.
• Privacy Protections – Verify anonymization practices and guardrails for sensitive data (e.g., PII).
• Human Oversight – Determine roles for manual review, monitoring, and quality control.
• Integration & Flexibility – Evaluate compatibility with existing tech stacks and opt-in/opt-out options.

This checklist empowers organizations to scrutinize AI implementations in cybersecurity, balancing innovation with risk mitigation.