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Runtime Set up Runtime Protection

Last updated: Aug 29, 2025

Set up Runtime Protection

When you set up runtime protection, you must choose your enforcement type. Your policies can be enforced by the AI Defense gateway or Multicloud Defense, or you can inspect prompts and responses directly using the AI Defense Runtime API.

Follow the instructions to set up your preferred approach to AI Defense runtime enforcement, linked below:

  • Set up Runtime for Gateway Interception

  • Set up Runtime for Protection via Multicloud Defense

  • Set up Runtime for the Inspection API

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