Road to audit readiness

Conducting a gap analysis Implementation of AI lifecycle controls Risk analysis and impact assessment AI incident response Audit criteria Getting through an internal audit

Preparing for an ISO/IEC 42001 audit is not about last-minute documentation or one-time fixes. Audit readiness is the outcome of systematically building, operating, and evidencing an effective Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) over time. The road to audit readiness involves translating the requirements of ISO 42001 into day-to-day practices that auditors can verify. This means understanding where your organization currently stands, closing governance and control gaps, managing AI risks throughout the lifecycle, and generating consistent evidence that shows AI systems are being governed responsibly. The sections that follow break this journey into practical stages—starting with a gap analysis, moving through control implementation and risk assessment, and culminating in internal audits and audit criteria. Together, they provide a structured path to achieving and maintaining ISO 42001 audit readiness with confidence.

Conducting a gap analysis

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