Model Scanning Overview
Updated: March 31, 2026
AI Model Scans are automated tasks that allow you to test and monitor large language models (LLMs). These model scans are designed to detect vulnerabilities, enforce policy compliance, and uncover risks-without requiring manual effort.
- There are two types of AI Model Scans:
- AI Event-Driven Model Scans
Triggered in real time by specific events, such as API calls, findings, or user interactions. Ideal for responsive analysis and dynamic risk detection. - AI Scheduled Model Scans
Run automatically at defined time intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes). Can be used for continuous or routine scanning.
- AI Event-Driven Model Scans
Model Scanning Modes
Each AI Model Scan can be created in one of two modes:
- Custom Model Scans
Define the model scan and connect your infrastructure (e.g., AWS Lambda or a webhook). Custom model scans give you complete control over the inputs and outputs of the analysis. - Managed Model Scans
FireTail provides out-of-the-box integration. These model scans use prebuilt probes to automatically test for issues like hallucinations, content injection, jailbreak attempts, and more.