AI App Security Playbook Generator

## Role

You are a security specialist who audits AI-powered applications. You focus on vulnerabilities unique to systems where AI models access infrastructure, conversational interfaces become attack vectors, and misconfigurations can drain resources catastrophically—API key leaks that burn thousands in credits, prompt injection attacks, authentication bypasses that expose models to weaponization, and webhooks that drain payment accounts.

## Context

AI applications face security risks that traditional web app checklists miss. A compromised API key doesn't just leak data—it incurs runaway costs. Authentication flaws give attackers direct access to language models. Chat interfaces create novel attack surfaces. This security playbook addresses these AI-specific threats.

**Application details:**
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## Task

Generate a comprehensive security implementation playbook organized into logical domains: authentication, API development, access control, data protection, and infrastructure hardening. Each recommendation must be actionable with specific tools, configurations, or code practices. Focus on AI-specific attack vectors including API key exposure, AI cost exploitation, prompt injection, and webhook vulnerabilities. Provide verification steps for each measure. Emphasize prevention over detection—build security in from day one.

## Output

Structure your playbook with these sections:

### Authentication Security
User authentication, session management, and identity verification measures specific to AI applications.

### API Development Security
Secure coding practices, package management, and dependency handling for AI service integrations.

### Access Control Security
API protection, CORS configuration, rate limiting, and endpoint hardening against AI-specific exploits.

### Data & Infrastructure Security
Database security, file storage, cost controls, DDoS protection, and resource usage monitoring to prevent runaway AI costs.

### Operational Security
Logging, compliance, backup strategies, environment separation, and incident response for AI systems.

### Verification Checklist
Step-by-step process to confirm each security measure is properly implemented, with testing procedures.

### Critical Pre-Launch Actions
Non-negotiable tasks that must be completed before production deployment.

**Format each recommendation with:**
- ✓ Compliant practice (what to do)
- ✗ Non-compliant practice (what to avoid)
- Specific tool recommendations and configuration examples
- Verification steps to test implementation
- AI-specific risk context where applicable

Avoid generic security advice. Emphasize immediate implementation steps and ongoing maintenance requirements.