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NIST AI RMF Assessment.

Measure your AI program against the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.

The problem

You’re using AI. But do you have policies? Defined roles and responsibilities? A complete inventory of AI systems? Risk classifications? Audit trails? For most organizations, the answer to every one of those questions is no.

Documented governance is what regulators and enterprise customers now expect. When it is missing, the cost shows up first as deal friction in security review, and later as regulatory exposure. The NIST AI Risk Management Framework gives that governance a structure. This assessment measures you against it and shows where the gaps are.

What’s included

-Gap analysis against the NIST AI RMF Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage functions
-Mapping of findings to ISO 42001 and industry-specific requirements
-Current state assessment of AI governance practices
-AI system inventory with risk classification
-Stakeholder interviews across leadership, security, legal, and engineering
-Governance framework recommendations tailored to your organization
-Roadmap development with prioritized actions

What you get

-Gap matrix mapping current state against the NIST AI RMF target state
-AI system inventory with risk classifications per system
-Governance framework document customized to your organization
-Policy recommendations covering acceptable use, procurement, and risk management
-Implementation roadmap with 30/60/90-day milestones
-Executive presentation for leadership and board communication

Who this is for

-Organizations scaling AI that need governance foundations before issues arise
-Companies preparing for audits, certifications, or customer due diligence
-PE-backed companies facing governance scrutiny during due diligence
-Leadership teams demonstrating AI accountability to the board
Timeline
2–3 weeks
Structure
Fixed fee

Methodology

1. Discovery (Week 1)

Stakeholder interviews across leadership, security, legal, and engineering. AI system inventory. Current state documentation.

2. Analysis (Week 2)

Gap assessment against the NIST AI RMF functions, mapped to ISO 42001 and industry-specific requirements. Per-system risk classification.

3. Delivery (Week 3)

Gap matrix, governance framework, policy recommendations, 30/60/90-day roadmap, and an executive presentation for leadership and the board.

Where this leads

The NIST AI RMF Assessment is one half of the AI Governance & Compliance engagement. When regulatory exposure is also in play, that engagement adds EU AI Act classification and industry-specific compliance to the same assessment.

FAQ

What is the NIST AI Risk Management Framework?

A voluntary framework published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology for managing risk across the AI lifecycle. It is organized around four functions, Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage, and is widely used as a baseline for AI governance programs.

Do you also map to ISO 42001?

Yes. NIST AI RMF is the baseline, and findings are mapped against ISO 42001 and any industry-specific requirements relevant to the engagement, so a single assessment supports more than one framework.

Do we need an existing governance program to start?

No. The assessment works for organizations with no existing program and provides an honest measurement of where you stand against the framework today.

How is this different from a traditional IT audit?

Traditional IT audits focus on infrastructure, access controls, and network security. The NIST AI RMF adds dimensions specific to AI: model risk management, data provenance, algorithmic accountability, bias monitoring, and AI-specific regulation.

Can this prepare us for ISO 42001 certification?

Yes. The deliverables provide a foundation and a clear roadmap toward ISO 42001 certification readiness.

Book a 30-minute call to discuss where your AI program stands against the NIST AI RMF.