How It Works
From assessment to certification in structured phases
A clear, repeatable process that takes you from current state to certified security program. Each phase builds on the previous, with defined deliverables and outcomes.
Process
Five phases to security maturity
Each phase has clear objectives, activities, and deliverables. Progress is measurable at every step.
Discovery & Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of current security state, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities against framework requirements.
Activities
- Current state documentation review
- Stakeholder interviews (Engineering, Product, Legal, Exec)
- Infrastructure and cloud environment mapping
- Existing control inventory
- AI/ML pipeline risk assessment
- Vendor and third-party mapping
Deliverables
- Gap analysis report
- Risk prioritization matrix
- Current state architecture diagrams
- Stakeholder responsibility map
Outcome: Clear understanding of starting point and priority actions
Architecture & Planning
Design the target security architecture and create a detailed implementation roadmap aligned with certification timeline.
Activities
- Target architecture design
- Control selection and scoping
- Policy framework development
- Tool and vendor selection
- Implementation sequencing
- Resource and budget planning
Deliverables
- Security architecture document
- Control implementation plan
- Policy template library
- Tool recommendations
- Project timeline with milestones
Outcome: Actionable roadmap with clear ownership and timelines
Implementation
Execute the implementation plan, deploying controls, policies, and processes across both company and product security lanes.
Activities
- Governance spine establishment
- Lane 1: Company security controls
- Lane 2: Product & AI security controls
- Policy and procedure deployment
- Tool configuration and integration
- Training and awareness programs
Deliverables
- Deployed technical controls
- Approved policy documentation
- Configured security tooling
- Training completion records
- Initial evidence collection
Outcome: Operational security program with documented controls
Audit Preparation
Prepare for certification audit through evidence organization, control testing, and readiness assessment.
Activities
- Evidence collection and organization
- Control effectiveness testing
- Documentation review and cleanup
- Pre-audit readiness assessment
- Auditor selection and coordination
- Mock audit exercises
Deliverables
- Organized evidence repository
- Control testing results
- Audit-ready documentation package
- Remediation tracking
- Auditor engagement
Outcome: Audit-ready state with high confidence in successful outcome
Operate & Mature
Transition to steady-state operations with continuous monitoring, improvement, and preparation for vCISO handoff.
Activities
- Ongoing control monitoring
- Continuous evidence collection
- Incident response execution
- Periodic control testing
- Program maturity improvements
- vCISO transition preparation
Deliverables
- Operating procedures
- Metrics and dashboards
- Continuous monitoring alerts
- Maturity roadmap
- vCISO handoff documentation
Outcome: Self-sustaining security program ready for scale
Engagement Options
Flexible engagement models
Choose the engagement model that matches your current security maturity and objectives.
Full Framework Implementation
Complete end-to-end implementation of the AI SecureOps Framework, from discovery through certification.
Best for
Companies with minimal existing security infrastructure
Includes
- All five phases
- SOC 2 Type I certification
- Full governance spine
- Both security lanes
- Audit support
Accelerated Certification
Focused engagement for companies with existing security foundations who need to close gaps for certification.
Best for
Companies with partial security programs needing certification
Includes
- Gap assessment focus
- Targeted control implementation
- Documentation completion
- Audit preparation
- Certification support
AI Security Layer
Lane 2 implementation for companies with strong company security but limited AI-specific controls.
Best for
Companies expanding into AI/ML products
Includes
- AI risk assessment
- Threat modeling
- Prompt security controls
- Model governance
- AI control documentation
Approach
Implementation principles
These principles guide every engagement and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Audit-First Design
Every control is designed with auditor expectations in mind. Documentation and evidence collection are built in from day one.
Engineering Partnership
Security controls are designed with engineering input to ensure they enable velocity rather than create friction.
Documentation-Driven
Clear documentation ensures knowledge transfer, supports audits, and enables future vCISO success.
Iterative Improvement
The framework is designed for continuous maturity improvement, not just point-in-time compliance.
Ready to start your security journey?
Begin with a discovery call to understand your current state and define the right engagement model.