OWASP's LLM AI Security & Governance Checklist: 13 action items for your team

This article outlines OWASP’s new LLM AI Security & Governance Checklist, a framework spanning 13 domains (including adversarial risk, threat modeling, AI asset inventory, governance, legal and regulatory alignment, TEVV, RAG, and AI red teaming) to guide organizations in securely adopting LLMs. Expert commentary highlights the value of structured assurance and transparency, while noting practical challenges such as prioritization, cross-functional engagement, and the need for actionable guidance. The checklist is positioned as a starting point for building trustworthy AI programs, encouraging continuous improvement and tailored extensions based on organizational context.