ISO 42001 gap analysis and readiness assessment
We review your current AI governance against ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and provide a clear, risk-based roadmap to a practical AI Management System and certification readiness.
Arrange an initial conversationWhy start with a gap analysis?
An ISO 42001 gap analysis is the quickest way to understand how far your current AI governance already aligns with the standard, where the material gaps are, and what it will take to close them. Instead of guessing what ISO 42001 will require, you get a structured assessment, a prioritised list of actions, and a realistic roadmap toward an AI Management System that works in your organisation.
- Clear view of current alignment with ISO 42001
- Prioritised list of gaps and improvement items
- Risk-based roadmap and sequencing
- Evidence for leadership and board decisions
What our ISO 42001 gap analysis includes
We run the gap analysis as a structured but pragmatic review, focusing on how AI is actually used in your organisation and how that maps to the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001:2023.
- Scoping of AI systems, use cases, and services
- Review of governance, roles, and decision-making for AI
- Assessment of policies, principles, and risk appetite
- High-level review of AI risk and impact assessment practices
- Review of lifecycle controls for AI development and deployment
- Review of monitoring, internal audit, and management review arrangements
- Identification and prioritisation of gaps against ISO 42001 requirements
How the engagement works
We design each ISO 42001 gap analysis around your AI footprint and governance maturity, but the core steps are consistent so you know what to expect.
- Initial scoping call to understand AI use cases, stakeholders, and objectives
- Document and evidence review against ISO 42001 requirements
- Workshops and interviews with key stakeholders across risk, technology, and business teams
- Analysis of findings and gap prioritisation
- Presentation of findings and discussion of a practical roadmap
How ISO 42001 gap analysis supports certification
For organisations working toward ISO 42001 certification, the gap analysis reduces surprises later by highlighting issues that would surface during an external audit and giving you time to address them. It also helps you decide whether to pursue certification immediately, build internal governance first, or integrate ISO 42001 with other standards such as ISO 27001 over time.
- Plan and implement priority improvements
- Design or refine your AI Management System
- Prepare for internal audit and management review
- Engage a certification body when you are ready