ISO 42001 Gap Assessment
Genesis Solutions performs clause-by-clause ISO 42001 gap assessments — covering both core management system requirements and AI-specific Annex A controls — with a prioritized roadmap toward certification readiness.
What Is an ISO 42001 Gap Assessment?
ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). A gap assessment compares your current AI governance practices against ISO 42001 requirements — identifying where you meet the standard, where the gaps are, and what it takes to close them.
Why ISO 42001 Matters
- Certifiable standard — Unlike voluntary frameworks, ISO 42001 enables third-party certification
- Regulatory alignment — Maps to EU AI Act requirements, NIST AI RMF, and emerging regulations
- Stakeholder confidence — Certification signals responsible AI governance to clients, investors, and regulators
- Operational structure — Embeds AI governance into organizational processes, not siloed in IT
What We Evaluate
Core Management System (Clauses 4-10)
- Context and stakeholder expectations
- Leadership commitment and AI policy
- Risk assessment and planning
- Resources, competence, and awareness
- Operational planning and control
- Performance evaluation and internal audit
- Continual improvement
AI-Specific Controls (Annex A)
- AI policy and responsible AI principles
- AI risk assessment methodology
- AI system impact assessment
- Data governance for AI
- AI system lifecycle management
- Third-party AI management
- Transparency and explainability
- Human oversight mechanisms
What You Receive
- Clause-by-clause assessment against ISO 42001 requirements
- Annex A control mapping — Current state for each AI-specific control
- Gap findings with risk ratings and priority classifications
- Statement of Applicability (SoA) draft — Which controls apply and their status
- Implementation roadmap — Prioritized steps toward certification readiness
Head Start with Existing Systems
Organizations with existing ISO management systems (ISO 27001, ISO 9001) have a significant advantage — the management system framework (clauses 4-10) is largely the same and can be extended to ISO 42001.
Timeline
A typical gap assessment takes 2-4 weeks depending on organizational size and AI maturity.
Ready to prepare for ISO 42001 certification? Schedule a scoping call.
How It Works
- 1AI Inventory & ScopingWe catalog your AI systems and determine which ISO 42001 clauses and Annex A controls apply.
- 2Clause-by-Clause AssessmentWe evaluate your practices against all applicable ISO 42001 requirements with evidence-based findings.
- 3Gap Analysis & Risk RatingEach gap is rated by risk and priority, and a draft Statement of Applicability is produced.
- 4Implementation RoadmapYou receive a prioritized roadmap with practical steps toward certification readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ISO 42001?
- ISO/IEC 42001 is the world's first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). It provides a certifiable framework for responsible AI governance.
- How long does an ISO 42001 gap assessment take?
- A typical gap assessment takes 2-4 weeks depending on organizational size and AI maturity.
- Do we need ISO 27001 first?
- No, but organizations with existing ISO management systems (ISO 27001, ISO 9001) have an advantage — the management system framework is largely the same and can be extended.
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