The Ozkaya AI Governance Framework
A practical, implementation-ready framework for governing AI systems in enterprise and government environments — built from 25+ years of CISO experience and real-world AI deployments.
What Is the AIGF?
The Ozkaya AI Governance Framework (AIGF) is a structured methodology for organisations deploying, managing, and securing artificial intelligence systems. It addresses the governance gap that exists between AI capability and AI accountability — providing CISOs, boards, and technology leaders with a clear, actionable path to responsible AI.
Unlike compliance checklists or theoretical models, the AIGF is designed for practitioners. Every component has been tested in real enterprise environments across financial services, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure.
The Seven Pillars of the AIGF
AI Risk Assessment
Systematic identification and classification of AI-specific risks across the deployment lifecycle.
Governance Structure
Roles, responsibilities, and accountability frameworks for AI oversight at board and operational levels.
Security Controls
Technical and procedural controls for securing AI models, training data, and inference pipelines.
Compliance Mapping
Alignment with EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and sector-specific AI regulations.
Continuous Monitoring
Metrics, KPIs, and monitoring protocols for ongoing AI governance assurance.
Human-AI Collaboration & Oversight
Establishing clear protocols for human oversight, accountability, and decision authority over AI systems. This pillar ensures that humans remain meaningfully in control of consequential AI decisions — particularly in regulated industries, law enforcement, healthcare, and financial services. It defines escalation paths, override mechanisms, and the responsibilities of AI operators and oversight teams.
Regulatory Alignment & Future-Proofing
Mapping AI deployments to the rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape — including the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and sector-specific regulations for financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. This pillar ensures that governance programmes are built to adapt as regulations evolve, rather than requiring full redesign with each new compliance requirement. It includes horizon-scanning, regulatory change management, and board-level reporting on compliance posture.
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Who Is This Framework For?
CISOs & Security Leaders
Building or reviewing your organisation’s AI security posture and governance programme.
Boards & Executive Teams
Understanding AI risk at the governance level and fulfilling fiduciary duties around AI deployment.
Compliance & Risk Teams
Mapping AI deployments to EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and other emerging regulations.
Regulated Industries
Financial services, healthcare, energy, and government organisations with high-stakes AI deployments.
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