AI Governance Consulting Services
AI Governance Consulting Services: Leveraging the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

At Hicks Engineering, we understand the complexities of deploying Artificial Intelligence responsibly and securely. Our AI Governance Consulting Service is dedicated to helping organizations navigate the evolving landscape of AI risks and regulations, building trust and ensuring ethical, transparent, and compliant AI systems, whether you're developing AI in-house or integrating third-party solutions.

About Our Approach

Our consulting services are built upon the robust foundation of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF). This voluntary framework provides a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating AI risks throughout the entire AI lifecycle – from design and development to deployment and decommissioning. We help you integrate the principles of the AI RMF to foster responsible AI adoption and maximize the benefits of your AI investments.

Our AI Governance Consulting Services

We offer comprehensive services designed to implement and mature your AI governance program based on the NIST AI RMF's core functions, covering both internal AI development and the integration of external AI products:

  • Govern:
    • Developing and establishing an organizational culture of AI risk management.
    • Formulating clear policies, processes, and procedures for AI system development, procurement, and deployment.
    • Defining roles and responsibilities for AI risk accountability across your organization.
    • Establishing vendor management frameworks and contractual requirements for AI products and services.
    • Developing internal guidelines for the responsible integration and use of existing AI products within your workflows.
  • Map:
    • Identifying and understanding the context of your AI systems, including their intended purpose, scope, and potential impacts.
    • Mapping and documenting AI risks across all stages of the AI lifecycle, including those related to third-party AI software, data, and their integration into existing workflows.
    • Conducting comprehensive risk assessments of potential AI vendors, evaluating their AI governance practices, security posture, and data handling methodologies.
    • Assessing expected benefits and costs, performance, and trustworthiness of both in-house and externally sourced AI capabilities.
  • Measure:
    • Implementing appropriate methods and metrics to evaluate AI system performance, reliability, and potential risks.
    • Assessing both in-house developed and vendor-provided AI systems for key trustworthy characteristics, such as fairness, transparency, explainability, robustness, safety, security, and privacy.
    • Developing criteria and conducting due diligence to assess AI vendors' adherence to ethical AI principles and data privacy standards.
    • Establishing mechanisms for continuous monitoring and tracking of identified AI risks over time, including those introduced by integrated AI products.
  • Manage:
    • Developing and implementing strategies to prioritize and act upon identified AI risks.
    • Planning and preparing risk treatments, including mitigation, transfer, acceptance, and contingency plans for both internal and externally sourced AI solutions.
    • Establishing robust response, recovery, and communication plans for AI-related incidents.
    • Managing ongoing vendor relationships, monitoring vendor compliance with contractual obligations, and addressing risks related to AI product updates, discontinuation, or changes in vendor practices.
Why Choose Us?

Leveraging our expertise in information security compliance and risk management, we provide:

  • Strategic Guidance: Partner with you to align your AI initiatives with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements, whether you're building or buying AI.
  • Comprehensive Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address potential threats to your AI systems, ensuring their security and resilience, including risks associated with third-party AI integrations.
  • Trustworthy AI Implementation: Guide you in building and integrating AI systems that are valid, reliable, safe, accountable, transparent, explainable, privacy-enhanced, and fair.
  • AI Vendor Assessment Expertise: We equip you with the tools and processes to thoroughly evaluate AI vendors and their products, ensuring you make informed, responsible procurement decisions.
  • Streamlined AI Workflow Integration: Expertise in ensuring that existing AI products are integrated seamlessly and safely into your current operational workflows.
  • Compliance Expertise: Ensure your AI governance program meets industry best practices and prepares you for evolving AI regulations.
Get Started

Ready to build a robust AI governance framework for your organization, manage your AI products, and assess your AI vendors effectively? Contact Us today to discuss your specific needs and how our AI Governance Consulting Services can help you responsibly unlock the full potential of Artificial Intelligence.