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    ISO 42001 AI Management System Consulting

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023 · AI Management Systems

    For companies that build, deploy or use AI systems and want to show responsible governance to customers and regulators. We assess gaps against ISO/IEC 42001:2023, set up AI risk and impact assessments, select Annex A controls, write the documentation and prepare you for certification.

    Reviewed by Santhosh K, Principal GRC Advisor, CyberWave GRC · CISA, CISM, CCISO, HITRUST CCSFP, CHQP, ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor

    What is ISO/IEC 42001:2023?

    ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). It provides a framework for organizations to responsibly develop, deploy, and manage AI systems with appropriate governance.

    Key Focus Areas

    AI governance and accountability frameworks
    AI risk assessment and impact analysis
    Data quality and data governance for AI
    Transparency and explainability requirements
    Bias detection and fairness monitoring
    AI system lifecycle management
    Human oversight and intervention mechanisms
    Ethical AI principles and compliance

    What our engagement includes

    Gap analysis against ISO/IEC 42001:2023
    AI system inventory and scope
    AI risk assessment and AI impact assessment
    Statement of Applicability for Annex A controls
    AI policies, roles and procedures
    Internal audit and certification audit support

    How the engagement works

    01

    AI Governance Assessment

    We assess your AI practices against ISO 42001 requirements and emerging regulations.

    02

    AIMS Implementation

    We design and implement AI management systems with governance, risk, and compliance controls.

    03

    AI Risk Assessment

    We conduct AI-specific risk assessments covering bias, fairness, transparency, and safety.

    04

    Policy & Ethics Framework

    We develop AI ethics policies, acceptable use guidelines, and governance procedures.

    05

    Certification Readiness

    We prepare your organization for ISO 42001 certification with gap analysis and mock audits.

    Timeline and cost factors

    Typical timeline: 3–6 months depending on the scope and maturity of existing AI governance practices. Cost depends on scope, organization size, number of locations and systems, current maturity and how much hands-on implementation support you need. Any certification, assessment or audit body fees are separate and set by that body.

    ISO 42001 Consultants in India for AI Companies and SaaS Teams

    If you build or use AI in India and your enterprise customers have started asking how it's governed, ISO 42001 is the standard they're likely to point to. Our ISO 42001 consultants in India help you list your AI systems, run the AI risk and impact assessments, select and justify Annex A controls, write the policies, and prepare you for the certification audit. Typical timelines run 3 to 6 months for most organizations, and longer for large enterprises with several business units, depending on your scope and how mature your AI governance already is. If you hold ISO 27001, we reuse its governance, document control, and internal audit to save time. The certificate is issued by an accredited certification body, whose fees are separate.

    Questions buyers ask

    Organizations that develop, provide or use AI systems and want a structured way to manage AI risks. It is increasingly requested by enterprise customers evaluating AI vendors.

    Yes. Accredited certification bodies certify AI management systems against ISO/IEC 42001. CyberWave GRC prepares you for that audit.

    Annex A contains 38 controls. You select and justify the applicable ones in your Statement of Applicability.

    It supports AI governance practices such as risk management and documentation that the EU AI Act also expects. It does not by itself demonstrate legal compliance.

    Yes. Both use the same management system structure, so governance, document control and internal audit can be shared.

    Not sure this is the right framework?

    Book a free 30-minute call — we'll tell you which framework you need, a realistic timeline and budget. No charge, no obligation.

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