.xlsx ✓ Professional Edition Updated Q1 2026

AI Agent Governance & Risk Assessment

The most thorough agentic AI assessment template available. Eight worksheets covering a 196-item assessment checklist, KPI/KRI dashboard, use case templates, evidence repository, gap analysis, and multi-framework coverage mapping. Built for organizations deploying autonomous AI agents that need governance structures from day one.

Tabs

196

Checks

Frameworks

3–5hr

To Deploy

NIST AI RMF 1.0 EU AI Act 2024 ISO 42001:2023 NIST AI 600-1

Build vs. Buy

From scratch

Research agentic AI governance6 hrs = $90

Build 8 tabs + 196 checks10 hrs = $150

Test & validate3 hrs = $45

Map to 4 frameworks2 hrs = $30

21 hours$315

This template

Purchase$50.00

Customize for your org3 hrs = $45

CitationsIncluded

CrosswalkIncluded

3 hours$75

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✓Fully editable Excel .xlsx. customize for your organization
✓8 worksheets: Assessment Checklist, KPI/KRI Dashboard, Use Case Templates, Overview & Setup, Evidence Repository, Gap Analysis & Remediation, Framework Coverage, and Usage Guide
✓Aligned to 4 frameworks: NIST AI RMF 1.0, EU AI Act 2024, ISO 42001:2023, NIST AI 600-1
✓196-item assessment checklist covering autonomous action boundaries, least-privilege access, stop mechanisms, and multi-agent coordination
✓KPI/KRI dashboard with formula-driven metrics for agentic AI governance effectiveness
✓Updated Q1 2026. Includes use case templates for common agentic AI deployment patterns

.xlsx NIST AI RMF EU AI Act ISO 42001 NIST AI 600-1 ✦ Q1 2026 v2

Overview

What this template does

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Every organization deploying autonomous AI agents needs structured governance before those agents take real-world actions. Without it, you face uncontrolled agent behavior, regulatory exposure under the EU AI Act’s human oversight requirements, and no way to demonstrate due diligence when an agent causes harm or makes unauthorized decisions.

This assessment provides a complete, structured governance framework for agentic AI systems aligned to 4 frameworks: NIST AI RMF 1.0 (GOVERN function for organizational accountability), EU AI Act 2024 (Art. 14 human oversight, Art. 9 risk management), ISO/IEC 42001:2023 (A.9.3 human oversight provisions, A.9.4 autonomous system controls), and NIST AI 600-1 (GenAI-specific agentic risks). It covers every governance element auditors look for when evaluating autonomous AI deployments.

The Professional Edition includes elements most governance assessments omit: a dedicated KPI/KRI dashboard with formula-driven metrics for agentic AI effectiveness, pre-built use case templates for common deployment patterns (customer service agents, code generation assistants, research agents, autonomous decision systems, and multi-agent pipelines), and a structured evidence repository that links each piece of evidence to specific checklist items for complete auditor traceability.

What’s Inside

8 Tabs · 196 Checks · Audit-Aligned Structure

196-item full checklist organized by governance domain: autonomous action controls, data access boundaries, human oversight mechanisms, stop and kill switches, multi-agent coordination, tool use authorization, output validation, and incident response procedures. Each item includes check description, compliance status, evidence reference, priority, and framework mapping.

NIST AI RMFEU AI Act Art. 14ISO 42001

14-column dashboard tracking key performance and risk indicators for agentic AI governance. Metrics include agent action approval rates, boundary violation frequency, human intervention triggers, mean time to respond, and tool use authorization compliance. Formula-driven from checklist completion data.

NIST MEASUREISO 42001 Cl. 9.1

Pre-built assessment templates for common agentic AI deployment patterns: customer service agents, code generation assistants, research agents, autonomous decision systems, and multi-agent pipelines. Each template pre-selects relevant checklist items for the specific use case.

Deployment PatternsUse Cases

Complete setup tab with 26 configuration columns covering assessment scope, organizational context, agent inventory, risk appetite alignment, and assessor credentials. Establishes the assessment baseline before completing the checklist.

ISO 42001 Cl. 4.1Context Setting

Structured evidence management with 10-column tracking for policy documents, test results, audit logs, configuration screenshots, and approval records. Links each evidence item to specific checklist entries for auditor traceability.

ISO 42001 Cl. 7.5Audit Trail

14-column tracking for identified gaps with remediation planning. Includes gap description, severity, root cause, remediation action, responsible party, target date, status, and verification method. Automatically populated from failed checklist items.

ISO 42001 Cl. 10.1Continuous Improvement

Maps all 196 checklist items to specific controls across NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and NIST AI 600-1. Shows coverage completeness per framework and identifies any unmapped items.

Multi-FrameworkCoverage Matrix

Setup instructions, column definitions, scoring methodology, and customization guide. Includes agentic AI terminology definitions and assessment completion workflow.

How to UseSetup Guide

Audience

Who deploys this template

🛡️

CISO

Evaluates security controls for autonomous AI agents including action-space boundaries, data access restrictions, and incident response readiness. Uses the gap analysis to prioritize remediation of security gaps.

⚖️

Compliance Officer

Documents agentic AI governance compliance for EU AI Act Art. 14 human oversight requirements and ISO 42001 autonomous system controls. Uses framework coverage to demonstrate regulatory alignment.

🔧

AI/ML Engineering Lead

Assesses technical controls for agent deployments including stop mechanisms, tool authorization, output validation, and multi-agent coordination safeguards. Uses use case templates to standardize assessments.

📈

Chief Risk Officer

Reviews the KPI/KRI dashboard for aggregate agentic AI risk exposure. Uses gap analysis severity ratings to allocate remediation resources and report on governance maturity.

Framework Alignment

How this template maps to standards

NIST

NIST AI RMF 1.0

Maps to all four functions with emphasis on GOVERN for organizational accountability over autonomous systems and MANAGE for ongoing agent monitoring.

GOVERN 1.7MAP 1.1MEASURE 2.1MANAGE 1.1

EU AI Act 2024

Addresses Art. 14 human oversight requirements for high-risk AI systems, Art. 9 risk management for autonomous agents, and Art. 26 obligations for deployers of agentic AI.

Art. 9Art. 14Art. 26

42001

ISO/IEC 42001:2023

Fulfills A.9.3 human oversight provisions, A.9.4 autonomous system controls, and Cl. 6.1.2 risk assessment for agentic deployments. Evidence repository supports Cl. 7.5 documentation requirements.

A.9.3A.9.4Cl. 6.1.2Cl. 7.5

600

NIST AI 600-1 GenAI Profile

Addresses agentic AI-specific risks including autonomous action cascades, multi-agent emergent behaviors, and GenAI-powered agent confabulation risks.

GAI RisksAutonomous SystemsHuman-AI Config

Value Proposition

Build from scratch vs. use this template

✓ With This Template

✓8 tabs with 196 checks, KPI/KRI dashboard formula-driven, ready to customize.

✓Use case templates for 5 deployment patterns. Pre-selected checklist items per scenario.

✓Evidence repository with auditor traceability. Every evidence item linked to specific checks.

✓Gap analysis auto-populated from failed checklist items with remediation tracking.

✓4-framework coverage verified. Every check mapped to NIST, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and NIST AI 600-1.

✓Ready in 3–5 hours instead of starting from a blank spreadsheet.

✗ From Scratch

✗21+ hours. Agentic AI governance is an emerging field with no single standard covering it fully.

✗196 assessment items require synthesis across multiple sources. No off-the-shelf checklist exists.

✗KPI/KRI definitions for agentic AI don’t exist in most frameworks. Must be derived from first principles.

✗Use case differentiation requires hands-on deployment experience with agentic systems.

✗Evidence management for autonomous systems is complex. Linking evidence to checks requires careful architecture.

✗Framework coverage mapping across 4 standards for 196 items requires deep knowledge of each standard’s structure.

Already deploying AI agents? Use the assessment checklist to identify governance gaps and the gap analysis tab to build a remediation roadmap.

“Why is this only $50?”

I’ve been building governance documentation since 2012. That year I helped my healthcare analytics company earn its first HITRUST certification. Since then I’ve created and managed compliance documentation for SOC 2, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and ISO 27001 programs across enterprise organizations. I have a writing degree and I genuinely like this work.

HITRUST CSF SOC 2 PCI DSS ISO 27001 14 Years in GRC Writing Degree

Credentials don’t explain the price though. This does:

I want AI adopted responsibly. I don’t want my friends, my family, or my kids dealing with threats and risks that come from deploying AI without governance. Organizations will take the path that earns them the most money. That’s how business works. So I feel obligated to put quality documentation out at a price where governance isn’t something only Fortune 500 companies can afford. I don’t need to charge thousands of dollars to make a difference. I care about helping where I can.

You’re building something that matters. Documentation that earns trust from your board, your customers, and your team. And it has to be right.

The citations in these templates were checked against the published standards. The actual ISO 42001:2023 PDF, the EU AI Act regulation text, the NIST AI RMF 1.0 document. Control IDs, article numbers, crosswalk mappings. This is practitioner-built documentation from someone who’s sat in the audits, written the remediation plans, and knows what survives a compliance review.

Derrick Jackson // Founder, Tech Jacks Solutions

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Important

This template is a starting point, not a finished product. It’s designed to accelerate your governance program by giving you a professionally structured foundation with verified framework citations. It doesn’t replace legal counsel, compliance review, or organizational judgment. Every organization is different. You’ll need to customize the content for your specific regulatory context, risk tolerance, and operational environment. We recommend routing your completed assessment through your legal, compliance, and governance teams before adoption. What you’re buying is a jumpstart that saves you weeks of research and drafting, not a guarantee of compliance. Framework citations reflect regulations as of Q1 2026. Regulatory frameworks evolve. Check for updates to the EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and NIST AI RMF before your annual policy review. Single organization license. All purchases include a 14-day money-back guarantee. If the template does not meet your needs, contact us for a full refund.

Comprehensive 196-item assessment covering agentic AI risks across OWASP ASI, CSA MAESTRO, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, and ISO 42001. Composite scoring with autonomy/risk-class/data-sensitivity weighting, auto-populating gap analysis, and evidence repository.