ISO 42001
A Practical 15-Step Guide to Building Your AI Management Systems Guide
ISO 42001 is the world’s first international standard for
Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
It helps organizations:
Govern AI systems ethically and safely
Identify risks like bias, explainability, and data misuse
Ensure trust, accountability, and legal compliance
“If AI is a powerful engine, ISO 42001 is the steering wheel and brakes”
Key Terms & Core Concepts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI Governance Machine Learning (ML) AIMS (AI Management System)
A system that mimics human The policies, processes, and A subset of AI where the A structured way (like ISO 27001
intelligence — like learning, oversight to make sure AI is system learns from data to for InfoSec) to manage and
decision-making, and used safely, ethically, and make predictions or improve your AI operations.
problem-solving. responsibly. decisions.
“Think of AI like a robot chef — governance ensures it doesn’t secretly add poison or break the kitchen.”