AI Governance and Risk Management Checklist

This checklist assesses the organization's AI governance framework, risk management processes, and oversight mechanisms based on ISO 42001, CIS Controls, and NIST CSF frameworks.

Assessment Information

Organization Name: Assessment Date:
Assessor Name: Assessment Type: Pre-Engagement / Post-Engagement

Compliance Status Legend

Status Description
Compliant The organization fully meets the requirements of the control.
Partially Compliant The organization partially meets the requirements of the control.
Non-Compliant The organization does not meet the requirements of the control.
Not Applicable The control is not applicable to the organization's environment.

AI Governance and Risk Management Controls

1.1 AI Governance Structure

Control ID Control Description Compliance Status Evidence Remediation
GOV-1.1 The organization has established a formal AI governance structure with defined roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines, including a Chief AI Security Officer (CAISO) or equivalent role.

Establish a formal AI governance structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, including a CAISO role. Document the governance structure in organizational policies and ensure reporting lines are clearly defined.

1.2 AI Risk Management Framework

Control ID Control Description Compliance Status Evidence Remediation
GOV-1.2 The organization has implemented a comprehensive AI risk management framework that identifies, assesses, mitigates, and monitors AI-specific risks.

Develop and implement an AI-specific risk management framework aligned with NIST AI RMF or similar standards. Ensure the framework includes processes for risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.

1.3 AI Policies and Procedures

Control ID Control Description Compliance Status Evidence Remediation
GOV-1.3 The organization has developed and implemented comprehensive AI policies and procedures that address governance, ethics, security, privacy, and compliance requirements.

Develop a comprehensive set of AI policies and procedures covering governance, ethics, security, privacy, and compliance. Ensure policies are approved by leadership and communicated to all stakeholders.

1.4 AI Ethics Framework

Control ID Control Description Compliance Status Evidence Remediation
GOV-1.4 The organization has established an AI ethics framework with principles, guidelines, and oversight mechanisms to ensure ethical AI development and use.

Develop an AI ethics framework with clear principles and guidelines. Establish an ethics committee or review board to provide oversight for AI development and use cases.

1.5 AI Compliance Management

Control ID Control Description Compliance Status Evidence Remediation
GOV-1.5 The organization has implemented processes to identify, track, and comply with AI-related regulations, standards, and contractual obligations.

Establish a compliance management process for AI-related regulations and standards. Assign responsibility for tracking regulatory changes and ensure regular compliance assessments.

1.6 AI Governance Oversight

Control ID Control Description Compliance Status Evidence Remediation
GOV-1.6 The organization has established board-level or executive oversight of AI governance, including regular reporting on AI risks, compliance, and performance.

Establish board-level or executive oversight of AI governance. Implement regular reporting mechanisms for AI risks, compliance status, and performance metrics to executive leadership.

Assessment Summary

Total Controls Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Compliance Score
6 0 0 0 0 0%

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