AI Management System

AI adoption is accelerating. Governance needs to keep up.

SentraHex helps organizations establish practical AI governance aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 the international standard for responsible AI management.

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The Context

Serious AI governance, not AI hype.

Organizations are integrating AI tools into operations, customer interactions and decision-making at a pace that often outstrips governance. The risks from biased outputs to security exposures to regulatory non-compliance are concrete and growing.

ISO/IEC 42001 provides a structured management system framework for responsible AI: not a prohibition on AI use, but a systematic approach to managing it accountably.

For organizations that take their obligations seriously, an AIMS demonstrates that AI use is governed, not incidental to customers, partners, regulators and their own boards.

Why ISO/IEC 42001 now

Regulatory momentum

AI-specific regulations are emerging globally, including the EU AI Act. A structured AIMS positions organizations ahead of compliance requirements.

Stakeholder expectations

Customers, partners and supply chains increasingly scrutinize AI use. Demonstrable governance is becoming a differentiator.

Risk management

AI systems introduce novel risks. A management system provides the structure to identify, assess and treat those risks systematically.

Operational accountability

As AI decisions affect more people, accountability requires more than good intentions it requires documented governance.

What We Provide

From AI inventory to auditable governance.

AI system inventory

Identify and document AI systems in scope, their purpose, inputs, outputs and dependencies.

AI risk management

Assess risks associated with AI systems including bias, opacity, safety and security implications.

AI policies and objectives

Develop an AI policy, responsible use principles and measurable AI objectives.

Roles and responsibilities

Define accountability for AI systems: who owns, develops, operates and audits AI use.

AI lifecycle governance

Controls for the design, development, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of AI systems.

Impact considerations

Assess the potential impact of AI systems on individuals, groups and society.

Documentation and evidence

Maintain the records required to demonstrate a functioning AIMS to auditors and stakeholders.

Readiness and implementation support

Guide your organization from initial assessment to a functioning, auditable AI management system.

FAQ

Common questions.

What is ISO/IEC 42001?

ISO/IEC 42001 is the international standard for AI Management Systems. It provides requirements for organizations to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a system for responsible development and use of AI. It is analogous to ISO/IEC 27001 for information security, but focused on AI.

Why does our organization need AI governance?

Organizations using AI systems face risks from bias, errors, regulatory scrutiny and reputational exposure. Structured AI governance including accountability, controls, risk management and monitoring is becoming both a best practice and increasingly a regulatory expectation in jurisdictions globally.

Does this apply only to organizations building AI?

No. ISO/IEC 42001 applies to organizations that develop or deploy AI including those using third-party AI tools and services in their operations. If AI systems affect your customers, employees or decisions, governance applies.

Is ISO/IEC 42001 certification available?

Yes. ISO/IEC 42001 certification is available from accredited certification bodies. SentraHex helps organizations implement an AIMS and prepare for certification we do not award certification ourselves.

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