Your Bridge from
ISO 27001 to
ISO 42001 Certification.
Already ISO 27001 certified? Your AI governance foundation is already in place. We bridge the gap to ISO 42001 certification while aligning you with EU AI Act and GDPR.
01/06 — ABOUT
Your security foundation is your AI governance advantage.
Architecture that stands for clarity and purpose.
Architecture that stands for clarity and purpose.
AI systems run on the infrastructure you've already secured. Your ISO 27001 foundation becomes your AI governance advantage, extend it to cover risk assessment, lifecycle management, and compliance.
AIBridge42 provides the interpretation layer, translating technical AI risks into audit evidence, control implementations, and board-ready language. We bridge OWASP's technical risk catalog with ISO's governance framework to prepare organizations for certification.
71'000+
ISO 27001 certified
The foundation for AI governance already exists
71'000+
ISO 27001 certified
The foundation for AI governance already exists
71'000+
ISO 27001 certified
The foundation for AI governance already exists
Annex SL
Shared structure
same management system backbone, Extend don't rebuild
Annex SL
Shared structure
same management system backbone, Extend don't rebuild
Annex SL
Shared structure
same management system backbone, Extend don't rebuild
< 200
ISO 42001 certified globally
Early adopters are setting the benchmark
< 200
ISO 42001 certified globally
Early adopters are setting the benchmark
< 200
ISO 42001 certified globally
Early adopters are setting the benchmark
Q3 2026
EU AI Act deadline
High-risk AI requirements take effect
Q3 2026
EU AI Act deadline
High-risk AI requirements take effect
Q3 2026
EU AI Act deadline
High-risk AI requirements take effect
02/06 — KNOWLEDGE BASE
Explore the complete ISO 42001 knowledge base.
Discover the full range of services that shape lasting architecture.
Discover the full range of services that shape lasting architecture.
From fundamentals to implementation, practical guidance for achieving AI governance certification, with auditor insights throughout.
From early strategy to detailed delivery, we combine expertise and vision to ensure that every project feels cohesive, intentional, and built to last.
From early strategy to detailed delivery, we combine expertise and vision to ensure that every project feels cohesive, intentional, and built to last.
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Fundamentals
What is ISO 42001? AI Management System concepts, glossary aligned with ISO 22989, and the integration relationship with ISO 27001.
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Fundamentals
What is ISO 42001? AI Management System concepts, glossary aligned with ISO 22989, and the integration relationship with ISO 27001.
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Fundamentals
What is ISO 42001? AI Management System concepts, glossary aligned with ISO 22989, and the integration relationship with ISO 27001.
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Standard Requirements
Clauses 4-10 and Annex A controls, clause-by-clause guidance with auditor insights, common gaps, and evidence examples.
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Standard Requirements
Clauses 4-10 and Annex A controls, clause-by-clause guidance with auditor insights, common gaps, and evidence examples.
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Standard Requirements
Clauses 4-10 and Annex A controls, clause-by-clause guidance with auditor insights, common gaps, and evidence examples.
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The 42000 Family
ISO 42005 (Impact Assessment), ISO 23894 (Risk Management), ISO 5338 (Lifecycle), how standards interconnect.
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The 42000 Family
ISO 42005 (Impact Assessment), ISO 23894 (Risk Management), ISO 5338 (Lifecycle), how standards interconnect.
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The 42000 Family
ISO 42005 (Impact Assessment), ISO 23894 (Risk Management), ISO 5338 (Lifecycle), how standards interconnect.
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Regulatory Context
EU AI Act compliance bridge, GDPR intersection, and why voluntary certification matters alongside mandatory regulation.
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Regulatory Context
EU AI Act compliance bridge, GDPR intersection, and why voluntary certification matters alongside mandatory regulation.
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Regulatory Context
EU AI Act compliance bridge, GDPR intersection, and why voluntary certification matters alongside mandatory regulation.
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AI Risk Identification
OWASP AI Exchange integration, AI Testing Guide methodology, practical risk register examples, feeding directly into Clause 6.1.
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AI Risk Identification
OWASP AI Exchange integration, AI Testing Guide methodology, practical risk register examples, feeding directly into Clause 6.1.
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AI Risk Identification
OWASP AI Exchange integration, AI Testing Guide methodology, practical risk register examples, feeding directly into Clause 6.1.
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Resources
OWASP AI Exchange, OpenCRE, official ISO sources, downloadable templates, curated links for implementation.
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Resources
OWASP AI Exchange, OpenCRE, official ISO sources, downloadable templates, curated links for implementation.
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Resources
OWASP AI Exchange, OpenCRE, official ISO sources, downloadable templates, curated links for implementation.
The Integration Framework precision built on what exists.
Our methodology translates what ISO, Oxford, and Intel all recommend: integrate AI governance into existing management system infrastructure rather than building parallel systems.
03/06 — THE FRAMEWORK
03/06 — THE FRAMEWORK
04/06 — VALIDATION
Built on institutional guidance, validated by practice.
The integration framework operationalizes what ISO, leading academics, and industry practitioners explicitly recommend.
"AI governance must be viewed as a natural extension of an organisation's existing risk management strategy. Rather than treating it as a separate initiative, AI-related risks should be interspersed into the same systems that manage financial, operational, and compliance risks."
Prof. Matthias Holweg
University of Oxford - Saïd Business School
"AI governance must be viewed as a natural extension of an organisation's existing risk management strategy. Rather than treating it as a separate initiative, AI-related risks should be interspersed into the same systems that manage financial, operational, and compliance risks."
Prof. Matthias Holweg
University of Oxford - Saïd Business School
"AI governance must be viewed as a natural extension of an organisation's existing risk management strategy. Rather than treating it as a separate initiative, AI-related risks should be interspersed into the same systems that manage financial, operational, and compliance risks."
Prof. Matthias Holweg
University of Oxford - Saïd Business School
"42001 does allow if not encourage, integration. If you already have a management system in place or processes in another domain, say privacy or security, you don't have to recreate the wheel. You can augment what you already have in place and make it a single system."
Valérie Pilloud
Head of AI & Cybersecurity Compliance - Intel (INCITS ISO 42001 Workshop)
"42001 does allow if not encourage, integration. If you already have a management system in place or processes in another domain, say privacy or security, you don't have to recreate the wheel. You can augment what you already have in place and make it a single system."
Valérie Pilloud
Head of AI & Cybersecurity Compliance - Intel (INCITS ISO 42001 Workshop)
"42001 does allow if not encourage, integration. If you already have a management system in place or processes in another domain, say privacy or security, you don't have to recreate the wheel. You can augment what you already have in place and make it a single system."
Valérie Pilloud
Head of AI & Cybersecurity Compliance - Intel (INCITS ISO 42001 Workshop)
Questions compliance teams are asking.
05/06 — FAQ
05/06 — FAQ
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. We are at your disposal for further information.
Do we need ISO 42001 if we're already ISO 27001 certified?
ISO 27001 covers information security but not AI-specific governance. If you develop or deploy AI systems, ISO 42001 addresses lifecycle management, ethical considerations, and AI-specific risks that 27001 doesn't cover. The good news: The good news: your 27001 foundation means you're already well on your way.
How does ISO 42001 relate to the EU AI Act?
Complementary, not substitute. The EU AI Act is a mandatory regulation (with an August 2026 deadline for high-risk systems). ISO 42001 is a voluntary certification that demonstrates governance maturity. Together, they signal both compliance and commitment to responsible AI.
What's the typical timeline for certification?
For organizations with mature ISO 27001 implementation: 6-9 months. For those building from scratch: 12-18 months. The integration framework accelerates this by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than building parallel systems.
Can GRC platforms handle ISO 42001 compliance?
Platforms like Vanta and Drata automate evidence collection and provide templates. What they can't do: context-specific risk assessment, qualitative judgment on control adequacy, or prepare your team for auditor interviews. That's where interpretation expertise matters.
Why are there so few ISO 42001 certifications globally?
Fewer than 200 organizations are certified (vs. 71,000+ for ISO 27001). Three factors: the standard is new (December 2023), accredited certification bodies are limited, and organizations are still assessing the business case. Expect acceleration as EU AI Act deadlines approach.
Who has already achieved ISO 42001 certification?
Early certifications include Microsoft, Google, AWS, and OpenAI. KPMG recently became the first Big Four firm to certify. These organizations are setting the benchmark for what auditors expect.
Do we need ISO 42001 if we're already ISO 27001 certified?
ISO 27001 covers information security but not AI-specific governance. If you develop or deploy AI systems, ISO 42001 addresses lifecycle management, ethical considerations, and AI-specific risks that 27001 doesn't cover. The good news: The good news: your 27001 foundation means you're already well on your way.
How does ISO 42001 relate to the EU AI Act?
Complementary, not substitute. The EU AI Act is a mandatory regulation (with an August 2026 deadline for high-risk systems). ISO 42001 is a voluntary certification that demonstrates governance maturity. Together, they signal both compliance and commitment to responsible AI.
What's the typical timeline for certification?
For organizations with mature ISO 27001 implementation: 6-9 months. For those building from scratch: 12-18 months. The integration framework accelerates this by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than building parallel systems.
Can GRC platforms handle ISO 42001 compliance?
Platforms like Vanta and Drata automate evidence collection and provide templates. What they can't do: context-specific risk assessment, qualitative judgment on control adequacy, or prepare your team for auditor interviews. That's where interpretation expertise matters.
Why are there so few ISO 42001 certifications globally?
Fewer than 200 organizations are certified (vs. 71,000+ for ISO 27001). Three factors: the standard is new (December 2023), accredited certification bodies are limited, and organizations are still assessing the business case. Expect acceleration as EU AI Act deadlines approach.
Who has already achieved ISO 42001 certification?
Early certifications include Microsoft, Google, AWS, and OpenAI. KPMG recently became the first Big Four firm to certify. These organizations are setting the benchmark for what auditors expect.
Do we need ISO 42001 if we're already ISO 27001 certified?
ISO 27001 covers information security but not AI-specific governance. If you develop or deploy AI systems, ISO 42001 addresses lifecycle management, ethical considerations, and AI-specific risks that 27001 doesn't cover. The good news: The good news: your 27001 foundation means you're already well on your way.
How does ISO 42001 relate to the EU AI Act?
Complementary, not substitute. The EU AI Act is a mandatory regulation (with an August 2026 deadline for high-risk systems). ISO 42001 is a voluntary certification that demonstrates governance maturity. Together, they signal both compliance and commitment to responsible AI.
What's the typical timeline for certification?
For organizations with mature ISO 27001 implementation: 6-9 months. For those building from scratch: 12-18 months. The integration framework accelerates this by leveraging existing infrastructure rather than building parallel systems.
Can GRC platforms handle ISO 42001 compliance?
Platforms like Vanta and Drata automate evidence collection and provide templates. What they can't do: context-specific risk assessment, qualitative judgment on control adequacy, or prepare your team for auditor interviews. That's where interpretation expertise matters.
Why are there so few ISO 42001 certifications globally?
Fewer than 200 organizations are certified (vs. 71,000+ for ISO 27001). Three factors: the standard is new (December 2023), accredited certification bodies are limited, and organizations are still assessing the business case. Expect acceleration as EU AI Act deadlines approach.
Who has already achieved ISO 42001 certification?
Early certifications include Microsoft, Google, AWS, and OpenAI. KPMG recently became the first Big Four firm to certify. These organizations are setting the benchmark for what auditors expect.