Applications, models, AI agents and vendors connected to one AI inventory, with ownership and risk discovery

AI Discovery & InventoryYour AI estate, brought into view.

Know what AI you have.Before you govern it.

Discover AI across employees, SaaS applications, developers, vendors and autonomous agents. Build a living inventory with the ownership, context and risk you need to govern every system.

Discover Your AI See How It Works

Continuous discoveryOne trusted inventory

Find shadow AI

Uncover unregistered tools.

Understand risk

See where oversight matters.

Identify owners

Connect AI to business context.

Build a foundation

Move from discovery to governance.

The shadow AI problem

Your AI estate is biggerthan your inventory.

Employees, developers, business teams and vendors are already using AI — often outside formal approval processes.

Shadow AI lives in everyday tools, SaaS applications, APIs and agents. Make it visible before it becomes a governance, data or reputational risk.

Reveal AI beyond your registered inventory.

Connect every discovery to ownership and oversight.

Explore the Shadow AI Problem

AI enters through every team

Beyond the inventory

Make shadow AI visible.

Bring unknown systems into your governance view.

ChatGPT · Copilot · Gemini

AI tools adopted through individual accounts can sit outside your approved inventory.

DiscoverAssign ownerGovern

Select a team to see where hidden AI can enter.

Discover the full AI estate

One inventory.Multiple discovery signals.

CognitiveView combines automated discovery with employee and business context to build a complete picture of your AI estate.

Connect cloud, applications and technical activity.

Add context from the people and vendors using AI.

See Discovery Sources

Cloud platforms, SaaS applications, employee signals, developer signals and vendor signals connect to one AI inventory containing systems, owners and context. — Five discovery sources. One connected AI inventory.

AI discovery control room

See your AI estate at a glance.

Get complete visibility into all AI systems, including shadow AI, risk levels, owners and next actions.

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AI systems

Your discovery control room

Continuous discovery

184

AI systems

Shadow AI

High risk

Unowned

AI agents

Risk in focus

Risk distribution across the selected sample systems.

High risk: 3
Medium risk: 1
Low risk: 1

Ownership brings accountability.

Each system connects to a business owner and a clear review status.

Systems in view

Mortgage Underwriting
Agent/Lending
High riskReview needed
Customer Support AI
Application/CX
Medium riskActive
Claims Model
Model/Insurance
High riskReview needed
HR Screening AI
Application/HR
High riskReview needed
Internal Copilot
GenAI/IT
Low riskActive

Illustrative inventory · Showing 5 of 5 sample systems

Connected AI: a processor links finance, healthcare, and operational systems.

AI estate map

Understand your AI across the organization.

Visualize where AI is used, which teams own it, what it can access, and how risky it is.

See where AI is used across your business.
Understand which teams own each system.
Connect data access with risk context.

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AI asset profile

Turn an unknown system into a governed asset.

See purpose, owner, data access, connected systems, risk, and TrustScore for every AI system.

Make ownership clear
Connect each asset to its business unit, accountable owner, and human oversight requirements.
Understand its connections
See the systems it connects to and the data it can access, together in one profile.
Bring risk into context
Review TrustScore alongside privacy, safety, bias, security, and compliance dimensions.

See Sample AI Profile

From discovery to governance

Every AI system has a governance path.

Discovery is the starting point for the entire CognitiveView platform.

See the Full Path

Use cases

Discover AI across your business.

Different teams. Different AI. One inventory and governance approach.

AI in practice

Mortgage & Lending

Underwriting and credit decisions

One inventory. A shared governance approach.

Business value

See AI before it becomes a risk.

Understand your AI, its owners, and its impact. Give every team a clearer starting point for governance.

AI inventory hub connects model visibility, shadow AI discovery, risk prioritization, and verified evidence.

See the whole picture.

Connect visibility, risk context, and confidence around a shared understanding of your AI estate.

Complete visibility

Connect models, agents, and applications to their purpose and owners in one shared AI inventory.

A shared view of your AI estate

Find shadow AI

Reveal unregistered AI across employee tools, SaaS platforms, developer workflows, and vendors.

Surface overlooked AI usage

Prioritize risk

Use business purpose, data access, and decision impact to focus assessment where it matters most.

Business context before assessment

Build confidence

Give each AI asset a clear path to readiness, controls, and evidence-informed assurance.

A path from discovery to assurance

Ready to discover?

Know what AI you have.Before you govern it.

Discover your AI estate, identify shadow AI, understand risk, and create the foundation for responsible AI.

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A clearer starting point for governance

Find shadow AI
Identify risk
Assign ownership
Enable governance
Build AI confidence

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Start with a shared view of the models, agents, applications, and embedded AI used across your organization. Include employee tools, developer workflows, and vendor systems alongside registered assets.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

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Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 1 of 7

AI inventory

Bring AI systems into view.

Find: Models, agents & applications
Connect: Platforms & discovery sources
Capture: A shared AI inventory
Coverage: Registered and previously unknown AI

Chapter outcome

An inventory that gives every discovered system a starting point for governance.

Next stage

Understand

Governance handbook

Understand

Give every system a business context.

Connect each asset to its business purpose, responsible team, and operating environment. Understand what data it uses and how its outputs support decisions before assessing its risk.

Key checkpoints

Document intended use and responsible teams
Map data access and connected workflows

CognitiveView03

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

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Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 2 of 7

Asset context

Give every system a business context.

Purpose: What the system is used for
Ownership: Who is accountable
Access: Data & connected systems
Environment: Where and how the system operates

Chapter outcome

An asset profile that connects technical information to business accountability.

Next stage

Classify

Governance handbook

Classify

Understand where impact matters.

Consider the decisions an AI system supports, the people it affects, and the sensitivity of its data. Use this context to identify which assets need closer assessment and oversight.

Key checkpoints

Consider affected users and decision consequences
Record the rationale for assessment priority

CognitiveView05

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 3 of 7

Risk classification

Understand where impact matters.

Risk: System risk context
Impact: Business & affected users
Priority: Where to focus assessment
Rationale: Why this system needs attention

Chapter outcome

A documented risk context that helps teams focus their assessment effort.

Next stage

Assess

Governance handbook

Assess

Understand the controls that are needed.

Review organizational readiness and the safeguards already in place. Compare the system’s context with available documentation, review processes, and controls to identify gaps requiring action.

Key checkpoints

Review existing controls and supporting evidence
Assign next steps for gaps and missing information

CognitiveView07

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 4 of 7

Readiness assessment

Understand the controls that are needed.

Readiness: Organizational preparedness
Controls: Existing safeguards
Review: Gaps requiring attention
Actions: Prioritized gaps and responsible teams

Chapter outcome

A readiness view with practical actions for strengthening controls.

Next stage

Govern

Governance handbook

Govern

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Translate assessment findings into policies, responsibilities, and review requirements. Give teams a clear understanding of the conditions for use, escalation paths, and oversight expectations.

Key checkpoints

Connect applicable policies to the asset
Define human review and escalation responsibilities

CognitiveView09

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 5 of 7

Governance controls

Make accountability part of the workflow.

Policies: Applicable governance rules
Oversight: Human review requirements
Ownership: Accountable teams
Escalation: When issues need human attention

Chapter outcome

An accountable governance workflow with clear ownership and review expectations.

Next stage

Assure

Governance handbook

Assure

Build a documented basis for trust.

Bring assessment results, control documentation, and review evidence together. Use that record to understand the basis for assurance and identify where further verification is needed.

Key checkpoints

Link evidence to assessments and controls
Review assurance context and unresolved questions

CognitiveView11

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Stage 6 of 7

Assurance evidence

Build a documented basis for trust.

Evidence: Assessment documentation
TrustScore: A view of assurance
Review: Evidence & control context
Traceability: Evidence connected to its control context

Chapter outcome

An evidence record that supports informed assurance and review.

Next stage

Monitor

Governance handbook

Monitor

Keep governance connected to change.

Track changes to the system, its usage, and its operating context. Revisit ownership, assessment, and supporting evidence when new signals indicate the asset profile may need an update.

Key checkpoints

Review changes in use, data, and system behavior
Route follow-up to the responsible team

CognitiveView13

Blue AI governance handbook cover with a shield and connected AI assets.

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

CognitiveView handbook

From discovery to governance.

Seven steps to understand, assess, and oversee your AI estate.

CognitiveView AI discovery & inventory

Governance handbook

Discover

Bring AI systems into view.

Key checkpoints

Identify discovery sources and system boundaries
Capture assets that need an owner or further review

CognitiveView01

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

Stage 7 of 7

Continuous monitoring

Keep governance connected to change.

Changes: System & context updates
Signals: Ongoing monitoring
Follow-up: Keep the profile current
Reassessment: Review governance as context changes

Chapter outcome

A current asset profile and a repeatable path back to assessment.

Continue the lifecycle

Discover

About this handbook

A clearer path for every AI system.

Start with discovery. Connect purpose and ownership, assess risk, establish oversight, and keep the evidence current.

Governance continues as your AI estate evolves.

The governance journey

Discover · Understand · Classify · Assess
Govern · Assure · Monitor

CognitiveView

AI discovery & inventory

cognitiveview.com

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Know what AI you have.Before you govern it.

Your AI estate is biggerthan your inventory.

Make shadow AI visible.

One inventory.Multiple discovery signals.

See your AI estate at a glance.

AI systems

Risk in focus

Systems in view

Understand your AI across the organization.

Turn an unknown system into a governed asset.

Make ownership clear

Understand its connections

Bring risk into context

Every AI system has a governance path.

Discover AI across your business.

Mortgage & Lending

See AI before it becomes a risk.

Complete visibility

Find shadow AI

Prioritize risk

Build confidence

Know what AI you have.Before you govern it.

See your AI estate at a glance.

AI systems

Risk in focus

Systems in view

Turn an unknown system into a governed asset.

Make ownership clear

Understand its connections

Bring risk into context

Continuous monitoring

AI inventory

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