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Everyone's using AI. Let's make sure you're managing it properly.

Your teams are moving fast with AI—but governance isn’t keeping up. Get a clear ISO 42001 scorecard and a focused remediation plan, so you know exactly where you stand and what to fix first.

You'll Receive:

  • Gap analysis report with recommendations
  • Prioritized gap remediation roadmap
  • Clear next steps for implementation
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1 00:00:00,200 --> 00:00:03,018 Everyone on your team is using AI. 2 00:00:03,218 --> 00:00:07,523 ChatGPT for content, Copilot for code, AI analytics tools... 3 00:00:07,723 --> 00:00:09,024 It's everywhere. 4 00:00:09,224 --> 00:00:11,520 But here's the question no one wants to ask out loud: 5 00:00:11,520 --> 00:00:13,461 Where do we actually stand on AI governance? 6 00:00:13,661 --> 00:00:15,682 You know you should have policies. 7 00:00:15,882 --> 00:00:17,231 Maybe you even have some 8 00:00:17,231 --> 00:00:19,390 guidelines sitting in a shared drive. 9 00:00:19,390 --> 00:00:21,211 But when a client asks about your 10 00:00:21,211 --> 00:00:23,640 AI compliance, or audit time comes around, 11 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:25,428 or that RFP wants specifics... 12 00:00:25,828 --> 00:00:27,332 you're making it up as you go. 13 00:00:27,732 --> 00:00:29,631 The EU AI Act is here. 14 00:00:30,031 --> 00:00:32,424 ISO 42001 is the benchmark. 15 00:00:32,624 --> 00:00:36,492 And 'we take AI seriously' isn't going to cut it anymore. 16 00:00:36,492 --> 00:00:39,423 You need to know: What AI tools you're actually using. 17 00:00:39,423 --> 00:00:41,508 Where the gaps are in your governance. 18 00:00:41,508 --> 00:00:45,087 What to fix first—without wasting time on the wrong things. 19 00:00:45,087 --> 00:00:48,189 That's what our ISO 42001 Gap Analysis does. 20 00:00:48,189 --> 00:00:50,536 We assess where you stand against 21 00:00:50,536 --> 00:00:53,890 the international standard for AI governance. 22 00:00:53,890 --> 00:00:55,738 You get: A clear compliance 23 00:00:55,738 --> 00:00:59,433 scorecard—not generic checklists, actual findings. 24 00:00:59,433 --> 00:01:01,762 A prioritized roadmap—what to fix 25 00:01:01,762 --> 00:01:04,574 first, with realistic effort estimates. 26 00:01:04,574 --> 00:01:06,906 Evidence-based answers—so you can 27 00:01:06,906 --> 00:01:11,026 respond to audits, RFPs, and board questions with confidence. 28 00:01:11,226 --> 00:01:13,010 Most gaps aren't technical. 29 00:01:13,210 --> 00:01:14,921 They're about structure and process. 30 00:01:14,921 --> 00:01:17,060 And we'll show you exactly what yours look like. 31 00:01:17,060 --> 00:01:18,561 Stop guessing about your AI governance. 32 00:01:18,761 --> 00:01:20,055 Get the gap analysis. 33 00:01:20,455 --> 00:01:21,750 Know where you stand. 34 00:01:22,150 --> 00:01:23,312 Fix what matters. 35 00:01:23,512 --> 00:01:27,639 Book your free 30-minute consultation at Abilene Advisors. 36 00:01:27,639 --> 00:01:30,147 We typically respond within 2 hours. 37 00:01:30,347 --> 00:01:32,802 No six-month strategy engagement. 38 00:01:33,002 --> 00:01:36,129 Just diagnostic clarity—then you decide what to do next. 39 00:01:36,129 --> 00:01:38,820 Let's make sure you're managing AI properly.
HOW IT WORKS

How It Works: Our 4-Step Gap Analysis Process

A systematic approach to ISO 42001 compliance assessment that gives you evidence-based answers, not generic checklists.

01

Scope Definition

Define the perimeter of the gap analysis and the criteria (the standard or regulation). We establish clear boundaries for the assessment, identifying which systems, processes, and controls will be evaluated against ISO 42001:2023.

  • Assessment scope and framework selection
02

Documentation Review

Analysis of the documentation against the criteria and best practices. We examine your existing AI governance policies, procedures, technical configurations, and operational evidence to identify what's already implemented and documented against ISO 42001 requirements.

  • Documentation analysis against ISO 42001 requirements
03

Situation Appraisal

Gaps or nonconformities are rated based on the existing context and objectives. Each gap is evaluated considering your risk profile, business objectives, and implementation maturity—prioritizing gaps that have the greatest impact on your AI governance posture and ISO 42001 compliance goals.

  • List of gaps and non-conformities with risk-based prioritization
04

Reporting

A report is provided with recommendations and a roadmap. You receive a comprehensive gap analysis report with prioritized remediation recommendations, cost estimates, timeline options, and a strategic roadmap for achieving ISO 42001 compliance.

  • Gap analysis report with recommendations and remediation roadmap

Every step is transparent. Every deadline is clear. Every deliverable is actionable. Timeline varies based on organization size and complexity.

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Swiss-trained professionals with decades of combined experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic advisory

Henri HAENNI - Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance

Henri HAENNI

Expert in Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security Governance

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer & Auditor • ISO 37301 Lead Implementer • ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager • Sorbonne University Paris 1 Lecturer

Alexis HIRSCHHORN - Expert in Information and Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management and Governance

Alexis HIRSCHHORN

Expert in Information and Cyber Security, Cloud Security, Risk Management and Governance

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor • CISSP® Certified • ISO 42001 Lead Implementer • PECB MS Certifying Auditor

Laura Menétrey - Data Protection & Information Security Legal Expert

Laura Menétrey

Data Protection & Information Security Legal Expert

LLM in Data Protection Law • Certified GDPR Practitioner • Information Security Laws (NIS2, DORA) • Privacy Law Specialist

Jean MUNYARUGERERO - Information Security & Business Continuity Trainer

Jean MUNYARUGERERO

Information Security & Business Continuity Trainer

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer • CISM® Exam Bootcamp • ISO 27005 Risk Manager • NIST Cybersecurity Professional

All team members are background-checked, bonded, and hold active compliance certifications

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Real results from real clients who transformed their compliance operations

"We thought we had AI governance. Turns out we had guidelines no one followed and no idea what AI tools people were actually using. The inventory alone was eye-opening."

Shadow AI discovered
CTO
at 250-person software company

"The assessment helped us answer RFP questions about AI governance without making stuff up. Went from 'we take AI seriously' (vague) to specific policies and processes."

RFP answers improved
VP Engineering
at B2B SaaS

"We were using ChatGPT Enterprise, Copilot, and three vendor AI tools. Zero formal governance. The gap analysis gave us a roadmap we could actually execute."

Governance roadmap created
CISO
at Fintech startup
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this service

It's the international standard for AI Management Systems, published in 2023. Think of it like ISO 27001 but for AI governance—it covers responsible AI development, deployment, and monitoring. You don't need to pursue certification to benefit from the framework. It's just a good benchmark for what mature AI governance looks like.

Yes. ISO 42001 covers AI *usage* not just AI *development*. If your team uses ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, AI-powered analytics, or any AI tools—you're in scope for AI governance.

No. It covers ethics, but also: security, data governance, third-party AI management, risk assessment, incident response, supplier controls, and accountability. It's comprehensive AI governance, not just 'responsible AI' talking points.

Good—that's why you're doing this. We'll prioritize what to fix first and give you realistic effort estimates. Most gaps are about structure and process, not technical fixes.

Depends. If you're just experimenting, probably not yet. If you're deploying AI in production, serving customers with AI, or facing questions about AI governance—yes, you need this.

This is diagnostic. We assess where you are and what you need. We're not selling you a 6-month AI strategy engagement upfront. After the assessment, you can decide what to do: handle it internally, pursue certification, hire for ongoing support, or table it for later.

Yes. ISO 42001 aligns well with EU AI Act requirements. We'll map your gaps to relevant regulatory obligations and show where ISO 42001 compliance helps with broader AI regulations.

Access to: people using/managing AI, documentation (if any exists), list of AI tools/systems in use, and stakeholders willing to be interviewed. That's it.

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