Introducing The 7-Stage AI Lifecycle Framework Artificial intelligence has rocketed from a speculative venture to business reality. But as organizations rush to implement new models and automate processes, plenty of well-intentioned AI projects stall out, plagued by governance blind spots, regulatory surprises, or plain old miscommunication between business, technical, and legal teams. The pressure is […]
Take Your Entry-Level Security Role Hunt to The Next Level Are you curious about how to break into information security? Maybe you love solving puzzles, enjoy learning how things work, or want a career that puts you at the forefront of defending organizations? Maybe you just want to maintain and increase your pay in a […]
Author: Derrick D. JacksonTitle: Founder & Senior Director of Cloud Security Architecture & RiskCredentials: CISSP, CRISC, CSSPLast updated May 13th, 2025 AI Lifecycle Governance – Milestone 1 of 13: Objectives & Problem Definition So, let’s get into it. AI governance can feel daunting. Trust me, I know. As AI works its way into the vast majority […]
Introduction A data breach doesn’t care if you’re a startup or a Fortune 100. Over the past decade, I’ve seen teams scramble to contain ransomware at midnight, and others calmly execute playbooks as if rehearsed for Broadway. What sets these worlds apart often boils down to one thing: Are your incident response (IR) efforts aligned […]
UNDERSTANDING AI BIAS As organizations increasingly rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors such as healthcare, hiring, finance, and public safety, understanding and mitigating embedded biases (AI bias) within these systems is vital. Left unaddressed, these biases pose significant threats, including exacerbating systemic discrimination, creating ethical and legal challenges, eroding public trust, and negatively impacting […]
Author: Derrick D. JacksonTitle: Founder & Senior Director of Cloud Security Architecture & RiskCredentials: CISSP, CRISC, CCSPLast updated: August,28th 2025 Pressed For Time Review or Download our 2-3 min Quick Slides or the 5-7 min Article Insights to gain knowledge with the time you have! Review or Download our 2-3 min Quick Slides or the 5-7 min Article Insights to gain knowledge with the time you have! AI Acceptable Use Policies: […]
AI Use Case Policy: 5 Essential Steps for Success Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved into a powerful engine of change across nearly every industry. It’s promising better productivity, sharper insights, and faster innovation. But integrating AI isn’t a free-for-all scenario. You can’t just unleash it like it’s your favorite streaming series – binge-watching without guidelines. […]
Author: Derrick D. JacksonTitle: Founder & Senior Director of Cloud Security Architecture & RiskCredentials: CISSP, CRISC, CCSPLast updated: September 10st, 2025 AI Governance Committee Implementation: 8 Basic Stages to Mitigate Risks Pressed For Time?Review or Download our 2-3 min Quick Slides or the 5-7 min Article Insights to gain knowledge with the time you have! Pressed For Time?Review or Download our 2-3 min Quick Slides or the 5-7 min Article […]
AI Use Case Inventories When we dove into AI governance, we underestimated just how crucial tracking AI deployments would be. Sure, it’s easy to get lost in the thrill and excitement of shiny new tools, but as anyone who’s ever tried juggling too many platforms at once will tell you: complexity spirals fast. An AI […]
Welcome to our AI Governance Charter Post Here you’ll find our slide deck, designed to clearly outline the principles and processes we use to ensure responsible and ethical AI use across the organization. Please explore the slides below to learn more about our structured approach to AI governance. Thanks!