AI Security & Governance
Protect your AI systems from attackers and navigate regulatory compliance — with a team that combines deep technical security expertise and AI governance experience. We helped build Meta’s AI Red Team methodology.
What We Deliver
AI governance and security testing, built for companies deploying AI in regulated industries.

AI Governance Readiness Assessment
Comprehensive gap analysis of your AI systems against EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and applicable state laws.
- Complete AI system inventory & risk classification
- Gap analysis against major regulatory frameworks
- Board-ready compliance status report with prioritized roadmap

EU AI Act Compliance Program
End-to-end compliance program for companies with EU operations. Risk classification, conformity assessments, technical documentation, and monitoring.
- AI system classification (prohibited / high-risk / limited / minimal)
- Conformity assessment preparation & technical documentation
- 90-day compliance implementation roadmap

Application & AI Penetration Testing
Expert manual testing of your web apps, APIs, and AI features — prompt injection, jailbreaks, data leakage, and traditional vulnerabilities. OWASP Top 10 & LLM Top 10 mapped Manual testing + automated scanning Full remediation guidance for every finding Starting at $8,000

Compliance-Ready Security Assessment
Formal security assessments mapped to OWASP, NIST CSF, and NIST AI RMF — built for SOC 2 readiness and enterprise sales. Structured scoring & gap analysis Remediation roadmap with priorities Audit-ready documentation Starting at $12,000
Why Bellavi
Other firms do security or governance. We do both — with the technical depth to find real vulnerabilities and the regulatory expertise to keep you compliant.
Security + Governance Expertise
Our team includes penetration testers who helped build Meta’s AI Red Team methodology and compliance experts who’ve implemented EU AI Act programs. You get both in one engagement.
Full-Stack AI Coverage
From prompt injection testing to AI governance frameworks — we cover the complete AI risk surface. No blind spots between your security posture and your compliance program.
Framework-Aligned
Every assessment maps to recognized frameworks — OWASP Top 10, OWASP LLM Top 10, NIST AI RMF, NIST CSF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act. Built for auditors and regulators.
Two-Report Delivery
Every engagement produces a technical report for your engineering team and an executive report for leadership and the board. Both are audit-ready.
A proven governance lifecycle
Discover & Scope
We map your AI systems, applications, and attack surface. Inventory AI tools, classify risk levels, and define testing scope — all in the first week.
Assess & Test
Deep manual testing of your applications and AI features — prompt injection, jailbreaks, OWASP vulnerabilities. Simultaneously assess governance gaps against EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001.
Analyze & Report
Two deliverables: a technical security report with every finding, proof-of-concept, and remediation steps — and a governance gap analysis with regulatory risk scoring.
Remediate & Implement
Prioritized 90-day roadmap for both security fixes and governance controls. We work alongside your engineering and compliance teams to close gaps.
Validate & Train
Free 30-day retesting window to verify security fixes. Role-based AI governance training for your board, executives, and development teams.
Monitor & Evolve
Ongoing vulnerability monitoring, regulatory tracking, and quarterly governance reviews. Stay ahead of both attackers and regulators.
Ali Nadhaif
Co-Founder & Head of AI Security
Who We Are
A Senior Team That Secures AI Systems & Navigates Compliance
“Ali Nadhaif brings deep technical AI expertise from Meta’s Generative AI RED Team, where he helped develop the red-teaming methodology for frontier AI models. At Bellavi AI, he leads a team of senior security testers and governance specialists who understand both sides of the AI risk equation — the technical vulnerabilities and the regulatory landscape.”
Most companies don’t realize their AI systems carry regulatory risk until an auditor or regulator comes knocking. At Meta, we stress-tested AI systems serving 3 billion users. We bring that same rigor to AI governance—mapping every system, classifying every risk, and building compliance programs that hold up under scrutiny.
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Ali Nadhaif — Co-Founder & Head of AI Security
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Martin Walian — Co-Founder & Head of AI Governance
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Technical AI expertise + regulatory compliance
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Governance programs delivered in 90 days
Our Focus
Our Team
We help organizations secure their AI systems and navigate AI regulatory compliance. From penetration testing to EU AI Act readiness, our team covers the full spectrum of AI risk — so you can deploy AI with confidence.
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Global enterprises with EU operations requiring AI Act compliance
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NYSE-listed companies facing SEC AI disclosure requirements
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Enterprises with 10,000+ employees using AI in hiring and workforce management
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Organizations that need to build AI governance from scratch
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CISOs running annual security assessments
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Fintech, healthtech, and legaltech with sensitive data and AI features
Martin Walian
Co-Founder & Head of AI Governance
What services does Bellavi AI offer?
We offer two core service lines: AI Security Testing (penetration testing for web apps, APIs, and AI features including prompt injection, jailbreaks, and data leakage) and AI Governance & Compliance (regulatory readiness for EU AI Act, US state AI laws, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001). Most clients start with an assessment that covers both.
How is Bellavi different from other security or governance firms?
Most firms are either technical (pen testers who don’t understand regulations) or advisory (consultants who don’t understand code). Our team includes engineers from Meta’s AI Red Team and compliance specialists who’ve implemented governance programs. You get both perspectives in one engagement, with no blind spots.
What does your penetration testing cover?
We manually test web applications, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and AI features. For AI-specific testing, we cover prompt injection, jailbreaks, data leakage, model manipulation, and the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs. Every finding includes proof-of-concept exploits and remediation guidance. You also get a free 30-day retest.
How long does an engagement take?
Penetration tests typically take 2 weeks, with results delivered within days of completion. Governance assessments take 3-4 weeks for the initial assessment and roadmap. Combined engagements run 4-6 weeks. We work on your timeline and can accommodate urgent needs.
What does it cost?
Penetration testing starts at $8,000 for standard web applications. AI security assessments start at $15,000. Governance readiness assessments start at $15,000. Compliance-ready security assessments start at $12,000. Every engagement is scoped to your specific needs — book a free assessment call for an exact quote.
Which AI regulations apply to our company?
It depends on where you operate and what your AI does. The EU AI Act applies to any company with EU customers. 47 US states have AI legislation in various stages. NYC Local Law 144 applies to hiring algorithms. Colorado and Illinois have specific AI laws. We help you map which regulations apply and prioritize compliance.
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Every Week You Wait Is Another Week of Exposure
Book a free 30-minute assessment call. We’ll map your AI attack surface, evaluate your regulatory exposure, and outline next steps — whether that’s a pen test, a governance program, or both.