How does the AISECA framework relate to NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001?

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A common question we receive: how does the AISECA AI Security Maturity Framework relate to existing standards like NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001?

Short answer

AISECA is complementary, not competing. Here is how they relate:

Standard	Focus	AISECA Relationship
NIST AI RMF	Broad AI risk management lifecycle	AISECA controls are mapped to NIST GenAI Risk Domains (GOVERN, MAP, MEASURE, MANAGE)
ISO/IEC 42001	AI management system certification	AISECA provides the tactical controls that help organisations meet ISO 42001 requirements
EU AI Act	Regulatory compliance for AI systems	AISECA tiers help organisations build toward compliance readiness

Key difference

NIST and ISO provide the "what" -- AISECA provides the "how". Our controls are specific, implementable, and grounded in practitioner experience rather than abstract guidance.

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