{"id":14128,"date":"2026-04-10T16:39:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=14128"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:35:56","slug":"ai-risk-management-framework-rmf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to AI Risk Management Framework (RMF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">AI is no longer a future goal for US businesses. It is currently active in credit decisions, hiring filters, and clinical tools. Most companies using these systems lack a plan for when things fail.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a major problem. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protecto.ai\/blog\/nist-ai-risk-management-framework\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77% of organizations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are building AI governance programs in 2026, only 36% use a formal framework like the NIST AI RMF. That gap is expensive. A recent survey of C-suite leaders found that 99% of organizations reported financial losses from AI risks. Nearly two-thirds lost more than $1 million.<\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/#What_Is_AI_Risk_Management\" >What Is AI Risk Management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/#AI_Risk_Categories_You_Cannot_Ignore\" >AI Risk Categories You Cannot Ignore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/#The_AI_Risk_Management_Frameworks_That_Matter\" >The AI Risk Management Frameworks That Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/#How_to_Build_a_Program_That_Works\" >How to Build a Program That Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/#The_Human_Layer_The_Biggest_Gap_in_AI_Security\" >The Human Layer: The Biggest Gap in AI Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/#How_Threatcop_Manages_Human_AI_Risk\" >How Threatcop Manages Human AI Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ai-risk-management-framework-rmf\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This guide explains what AI risk management means. It covers which frameworks matter and how to build a program that works.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_AI_Risk_Management\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What Is AI Risk Management?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">AI risk management involves identifying, evaluating, and mitigating the risks associated with building or using AI. It discusses information security, model accuracy, and the human factors that determine the outcomes of AI use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It is not a check-up. AI and risk management collaborate to enhance the security and privacy rules. A structured framework can help a company predict AI risk before a crisis occurs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price of not considering these risks is high. In 2025, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.totalassure.com\/blog\/human-error-cybersecurity-statistics-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average price of a data breach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the US was 10.22 million. In a single instance, a court ruled against an airline and awarded a client damages for the incorrect fare information provided by its chatbot. The chatbot was not part of the company, the airline alleged. The tribunal disagreed. The company paid.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI_Risk_Categories_You_Cannot_Ignore\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>AI Risk Categories You Cannot Ignore<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you pick a framework for <\/span><b>artificial intelligence for risk management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must know what you are managing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Data and Privacy Risk: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI systems can prevent sensitive data from being used for training. This triggers legal action under CCPA and HIPAA.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Model Drift:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Models that have been trained on outdated data become unreliable. The 2020-based model is not applicable in forecasting the market in 2026.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bias and Discrimination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI hiring tools have faced lawsuits for rejecting older applicants. Automated rejections without human review create legal debt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Social Engineering: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI makes phishing better. AI-crafted emails now get a <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/keepnetlabs.com\/blog\/top-phishing-statistics-and-trends-you-must-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54% click <\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepnetlabs.com\/blog\/top-phishing-statistics-and-trends-you-must-know\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">rate&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:#000000\">compared<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to 12% for old campaigns.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Shadow AI: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees often use unapproved tools. This creates security gaps that are hard to fix later.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_AI_Risk_Management_Frameworks_That_Matter\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The AI Risk Management Frameworks That Matter<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. NIST AI RMF 1.0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the main reference for US companies. The NIST AI RMF 1.0 provides a common language for <\/span><b>AI in risk management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It uses four functions:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Govern: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sets roles and policies.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Map: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finds risks based on how you use the AI.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Measure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses testing to find bias and check accuracy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Manage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies controls and responds to incidents.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. ISO\/IEC 42001<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This is an international standard. It helps global companies keep a consistent approach to AI risk. Many US firms align with both <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/nist-risk-management-framework\/\">NIST<\/a> and ISO standards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. EU AI Act<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If your company has users in Europe, you must follow this law. It labels AI systems by risk level. High-risk tools, such as those used in hiring or credit scoring, are subject to strict rules.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_a_Program_That_Works\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How to Build a Program That Works<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most programs fail because of structural gaps. Follow these steps to succeed:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Create an AI Inventory: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List every tool in use. This includes &#8220;Shadow AI&#8221; that IT might not know about.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Assign Owners: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every high-risk system needs one person in charge. They must have the power to stop a system if it fails.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Tier Your Risks: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A grammar checker and a loan tool have different levels of risk. Spend your time where the stakes are highest.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Check Constantly: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Models change over time. A launch-day check is not enough. You need ongoing monitoring.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Plan for Incidents: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know how you will report and fix an AI error before it happens.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Human_Layer_The_Biggest_Gap_in_AI_Security\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The Human Layer: The Biggest Gap in AI Security<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every <\/span><b>AI risk management <\/b><\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">framework&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:#000000\">mentions<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people. Yet most companies spend money on tech while ignoring their employees.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Email Compromise generated $2.77 billion in US losses in 2024. Total Assure: These attacks do not require technical sophistication. They require one employee to act on a convincing message. Phishing and social engineering were the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightdefense.com\/resources\/phishing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">initial attack vector<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 40% of incident response cases worldwide in 2025, more than double the next most common entry point. These messages look perfect and use real context. No framework works if your people are not ready.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Threatcop_Manages_Human_AI_Risk\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How Threatcop Manages Human AI Risk<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Frameworks tell you what to do. Threatcop helps you do it. We focus on the human behavior that determines if your AI policies hold up. Our platform uses the AAPE Framework: Assess, Aware, Protect, and Empower.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>TSAT (Threatcop Security Awareness Training)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\">TSAT<\/a> tests your team with real-world attack simulations. It looks at email, deepfakes, and QR codes. It gives each person a risk score. This lets you see who needs the most help.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>TLMS (Threatcop Learning Management System)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-learning-management-system\">TLMS<\/a> gives training based on those risk scores. It has a library of over 2,000 items. It uses short videos and modules to keep people engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>TDMARC (Threatcop DMARC)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/tdmarc\">TDMARC<\/a>: This tool stops email spoofing. It shows your real brand logo in inboxes. It catches the technical attacks that training might miss.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>TPIR (Threatcop Phishing Incident Response)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-phishing-incident-response\">TPIR<\/a> lets employees report suspicious emails with one tap. The system checks the email and alerts your security team fast. This reduces the time an attacker stays in your system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-14130 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-14130.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-14130.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-14130.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-14130.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-14130.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1775819067\"><div id=\"sp-ea-14130\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-141300\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse141300\" aria-controls=\"collapse141300\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> 1. What is an AI risk management framework?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse141300\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14130\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-141300\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">It is a set of rules for identifying and mitigating risks posed by AI. The NIST AI RMF is the top US model. It focuses on governing, mapping, measuring, and managing risk.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-141301\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse141301\" aria-controls=\"collapse141301\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 2. Is the NIST AI RMF a law?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse141301\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14130\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-141301\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">No, it is a voluntary guide. However, many government contracts require it. It is becoming the standard for \"reasonable security\" in US courts.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-141302\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse141302\" aria-controls=\"collapse141302\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 3. How is AI risk different from normal IT risk?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse141302\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14130\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-141302\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Traditional IT is stable. AI systems \"drift\" or change over time. They can also be biased. This requires constant testing that old frameworks do not offer.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-141303\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse141303\" aria-controls=\"collapse141303\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 4. Can training really stop AI phishing?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse141303\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14130\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-141303\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Yes. Good training can lower phishing click rates by 86%. While AI improves emails, trained employees know how to spot the signs and use reporting tools.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-141304\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse141304\" aria-controls=\"collapse141304\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 5. Where should my company start?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse141304\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14130\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-141304\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start with an inventory. Find out what AI tools your team uses today. Once you know what you have, you can use the NIST functions to secure it.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AI is no longer a future goal for US businesses. It is currently active in credit decisions, hiring filters, and clinical tools. Most companies using these systems lack a plan for when things fail. This is a major problem. 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