Question 1

What is ISO/IEC 42001 — AI Management Systems?

Accepted Answer

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS) — the AI equivalent of ISO 27001. Published December 2023, it is rapidly becoming the certification of choice for AI-enabled SaaS, financial services, and any company that wants third-party assurance of its AI governance. We take you from gap analysis to audit-ready in 90 days.

Question 2

Who needs ISO 42001?

Accepted Answer

AI-enabled SaaS companies (especially selling to EU/UK enterprise) Financial services using AI for credit, fraud, or underwriting Healthcare providers deploying clinical AI Organizations already ISO 27001 certified, extending to AI Government contractors needing demonstrable AI governance

Question 3

How long does a ISO 42001 engagement take?

Accepted Answer

90-day path to audit-ready. Certification audit typically scheduled at day 100-120.

Question 4

What do we get at the end?

Accepted Answer

Documented AI Management System All 38 Annex A controls implemented or formally risk-accepted AI Impact Assessment register Internal audit completed Management review record

Question 5

Can ISO 42001 be combined with other frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We crosswalk overlapping controls so you don't pay twice — common combinations include SOC 2 + ISO 27001, HIPAA + SOC 2, and NIST AI RMF + ISO 42001.