Discovery & Planning
We get to know your organization, complete AI discovery, identify your top AI risks, and build your initial governance roadmap.
Virtual AI Security Officer (vAISO)
YOUR AI CAPTAIN™
IS READY TO LAUNCH
AI is advancing rapidly across your organization, from your products and teams to your vendors. You need someone watching the horizon.
You need an AI Captain™.
The Mission
Three tiers. One rocket.
Each tier builds on the last and is designed to be additive, not separate. Start where you are and scale as your AI complexity grows.
TIER 1
TIER 1
Launchpad
AI discovery, governance roadmap, policy foundation, shadow AI management, and steering committee leadership. Where every mission begins — map what you have and build the structure to govern it.
TIER 2
TIER 2
Heat Shield
Structured risk assessment, vendor due diligence, and gap analysis against NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, or the EU AI Act. Everything in Launchpad, plus serious risk management infrastructure.
TIER 3
TIER 3
Interstellar Journey
Full compliance, security testing, and employee training. For regulated industries and mission-critical AI programs. Everything in Heat Shield, plus quarterly pen testing, phishing simulations, and SSDLC consulting.
The Problem
AI is everywhere. Governance isn't.
Most organizations have moved fast with AI adoption but are operating without clear visibility, structure, or governance.
Shadow AI everywhere
Employees use personal AI tools. Vendors embed AI without disclosure. Internal teams build AI frameworks. You have no inventory, no policies, no control.
Reputational risk is real
A biased AI decision. A feature that leaks customer data. A vendor violating regulations. Any of these destroys trust and triggers legal liability.
Regulatory exposure is growing
The EU AI Act is live. US binding regulation is coming. ISO 42001 is being adopted. Financial regulators are asking AI risk questions you may not be ready to answer.
No visibility = no risk management
You don’t know if employee data feeds third-party AI. You don’t know if your AI systems are fair, accurate, or secure. You’re exposed without knowing it.
The Three Tiers
Start where you are
Each tier is additive. Move up as your AI complexity and regulatory needs grow.
Launchpad
Tier 1 — For organizations just getting serious about AI governance
You’re building AI systems, using vendor AI tools, or considering larger AI investments. You need to know what you have, where you’re going, and what policies should guide you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- AI discovery & landscape mapping
- Steering committee leadership
- Governance roadmap creation
- Shadow AI management program
- Leadership & strategy guidance
- Policy foundation (acceptable use, vendor management, shadow AI)
Heat Shield
Tier 2 — Adds serious risk management on top of Launchpad
You’re moving beyond discovery into understanding what could go wrong and preparing for it. Includes everything in Launchpad, plus:
ADDITIONAL IN TIER 2
- AI discovery & landscape mapping
- Gap assessment vs. NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, EU AI Act
- AI impact analysis per system
- Internal & external vulnerability scanning on AI infrastructure
Interstellar Journey
Tier 3 — For regulated industries and mission-critical AI programs
AI governance is mission-critical. You’re in a regulated industry or handling sensitive data. You need comprehensive compliance and security across your entire AI program. Includes everything in Heat Shield, plus:
ADDITIONAL IN TIER 3
- Employee AI governance awareness training
- Silver-tier AI-focused penetration testing
- Quarterly phishing & shadow AI control testing
- Internal & external vulnerability scanning on AI infrastructure
The Three Tiers
How your AI Captain™ works
A predictable rhythm. Weekly touchpoints. Monthly progress. Quarterly reviews.
Roadmap Execution
We draft policies, set up governance structures, create your AI inventory, and identify quick wins with longer-term priorities.
Ongoing Stewardship
Your AI Captain becomes part of your leadership team, joining weekly syncs, providing ad-hoc guidance, and leading quarterly deep dives on risks.
Throughout
Always accessible
Questions come up, decisions need input, and incidents happen, so your Captain is available for guidance and support whenever you need it.
Who It's For
Built for teams moving fast with AI
AI governance that keeps pace with growth, risk, and innovation.
Any organization using AI
Put clear guardrails in place before AI risk becomes harder to manage.
Tech companies building AI products
Move faster with governance that supports innovation instead of slowing it down.
Financial services & healthcare
Stay ready for compliance, liability, and regulator expectations.
Early-stage AI adopters
Start with the right foundation so you can scale with confidence.
Common questions
How much time will this require from our team?
Our goal is to handle the heavy lifting — discovery, assessment, policy development, and risk management. We share updates regularly and collaborate with key stakeholders to keep everyone aligned. Minimal disruption to your team.
Can we change tiers later?
Yes. As your needs evolve, we can adjust your level of support so it continues to fit your organization, roadmap, and pace of AI adoption.
How is this different from hiring a fractional CISO?
A CISO typically focuses on information security broadly. Your AI Captain focuses specifically on AI governance, risk, and compliance. They’re complementary — many organizations have both.
What if we don't have much Al in use yet?
You may have more AI exposure than you realize — and that’s actually the ideal time to start discovery. We help you build governance foundations before you have 20 different AI systems running.
Do we need ISO 42001 certification to work with you?
No certification is required to work with us. We can support organizations at any stage of AI governance, whether you are just getting started or preparing for formal certification. If ISO 42001 is a goal, we can help you build the policies, governance structures, documentation, and internal readiness needed to move toward certification with confidence.
How does this work with our existing security programs?
Your AI Captain coordinates with your existing CISO, security team, and compliance function. AI governance should be integrated with your overall security and risk program — not siloed from it.
Ready to close the gap between AI adoption and governance?
The best time to build AI governance is before you have a crisis. The second-best time is right now. Let’s talk about which tier makes sense for your situation.