AI Act + SOC 2: How to Secure Your AI App for EU Market Entry
Continuous VA + PT as a Service for AI Startups in the EU
Why AI Companies in Europe Must Align with Compliance and Security
If your AI startup is building innovative applications for recruitment, finance, healthcare, LLMs, or any regulated use case in the European Union, two forces are shaping your path forward:
- The EU AI Act – a legally binding framework to regulate AI based on risk.
- SOC 2 – a trust and security framework that enterprise buyers increasingly require.
But compliance alone is not enough. You must prove that your AI systems are secure by design and resilient in operation.
At OMVAPT Europe, we offer Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VA + PT) as a Service—designed specifically for modern AI platforms and SaaS providers operating in or entering the EU.
What is the EU AI Act?
The EU AI Act categorises AI systems based on risk and imposes varying compliance requirements.
| Risk Level | Examples | Obligations |
| Unacceptable | Social scoring, real-time biometric surveillance | Prohibited |
| High-risk | CV screening, credit scoring, medical devices | Logging, human oversight, transparency |
| Limited risk | Chatbots, biometric categorisation | Disclosure requirements |
| Minimal risk | Spam filters, AI in games | Encouraged codes of conduct |
🧭 If your AI system is high-risk, you must implement internal controls, ensure data quality, and establish post-market monitoring.
What is SOC 2 and Why Does It Matter for EU Startups?
SOC 2 is not an EU-specific regulation—but it’s critical for European SaaS companies and AI firms selling to US or global enterprise buyers. SOC 2 ensures you’re operating with maturity in:
- Security
- Availability
- Confidentiality
- Processing Integrity
- Privacy
Having a SOC 2 Type II report significantly improves your procurement credibility, valuation, and market trust.
How Continuous VA + PT Supports AI Act and SOC 2 Readiness
We don’t do compliance paperwork.
We harden your infrastructure so that compliance is possible and provable.
OMVAPT’s Continuous VA + PT as a Service ensures:
- Real-time visibility into vulnerabilities
- Regular, simulated attack scenarios
- Detection of emerging risks in your stack
- Support for audit and incident response readiness
| Component | AI Act Support | SOC 2 Support |
| Vulnerability Assessment | Helps meet secure design & monitoring requirements | Satisfies security control verification |
| Penetration Testing | Identifies real-world threats & exploits | Demonstrates tested controls to auditors |
| Continuous Testing | Supports post-market monitoring | Evidence for operational maturity over time |
Modern AI Risks We Help You Detect
| Threat | What It Means |
| Prompt Injection | Manipulating LLMs to bypass safety layers |
| Model Extraction | Copying your trained model via APIs |
| Shadow APIs | Exposed endpoints outside intended scope |
| Data Poisoning | Corrupting your training datasets |
| Denial of Wallet (DoW) | Overloading your AI’s token/compute cost |
| API Abuse | Inference flooding, brute force, access bypass |
Benefits of Continuous VA + PT
✅ Aligns with AI Act post-market monitoring expectations
✅ Generates objective evidence for SOC 2 audits
✅ Reduces zero-day exposure
✅ Protects your IP and model integrity
✅ Prepares you for real-world attacks before they happen
Tailored for European Startups
📍 EU-based testing infrastructure
🧠 Certified Ethical Hackers (OSCP, ECSA, CEH)
📜 Reports aligned with ISO27001, OWASP, NIST
🔁 Monthly, Quarterly, or CI/CD-integrated testing cycles
Whether you’re scaling from MVP to Series A, or preparing for enterprise procurement, our VA + PT as a Service ensures your product is not just compliant—but resilient and trusted.
How to Get Started
- Request a Free Risk Consultation
Identify the top 3 vulnerabilities in your AI platform. - Choose a VA + PT Cycle
Monthly, quarterly, or continuous pipeline integration. - Receive Actionable, Auditor-Friendly Reports
Improve your posture and readiness—before the audit or breach.
Let Security Lead Compliance
🔒 Compliance opens doors.
🛡️ Security ensures you stay in the room.
By adopting Continuous VA + PT with OMVAPT Europe, you take proactive control of your AI system’s resilience, integrity, and market readiness.
“When you can prove your AI is secure, buyers, partners, and regulators listen.”
– Krishna Gupta, Founder, OMVAPT
Ready to Fortify Your AI Startup?
🔗 Schedule a VAPT Consultation
📄 Custom risk proposal within 48 hours
📍 Serving AI companies across the EU
