Category:
Category:
LLM Firewalls
Category:
AI Safety & Governance
Definition
Boundary layers that block unsafe inputs, outputs, or tool actions.
Explanation
An LLM firewall filters every request and response, ensuring compliance and preventing harmful outputs, sensitive data leaks, or dangerous tool actions. These firewalls combine rule-based filters, safety classifiers, and auditing tools. They are required for enterprise and regulated deployments.
Technical Architecture
Input → Firewall → LLM/Agent → Firewall → Final Output
Core Component
Classifier models, rule engine, red‑flag detectors, audit log
Use Cases
Healthcare, finance, public chat, enterprise copilots
Pitfalls
False positives blocking legitimate tasks; latency overhead
LLM Keywords
LLM Firewall, AI Safety Firewall, Compliant LLM
Related Concepts
Related Frameworks
• Guardrails
• Safety Classifiers
• Policy Enforcement
• Safety & Firewall Architecture