The Algorithmic Guard

The Algorithmic Guard
Deploying , Enterprise-Ready AI Using ISO 42001 FrameworksBuild AI services with confidence. Manage risk. Establish effective governance. Prepare for ISO/IEC 42001 certification.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, but deploying AI successfully requires more than selecting a model or building an application. Businesses must also address AI governance, information security, data protection, regulatory compliance, operational risk and long-term accountability.The Algorithmic Guard by Christopher Whitlock is a practical guide to designing, building, deploying and governing AI services using the principles of ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.Drawing on direct experience deploying AI services responsibly in real-world organisations, the author bridges the gap between technical AI implementation and effective business governance.Whether you are a business owner exploring artificial intelligence, an IT manager introducing enterprise AI solutions, a consultant advising clients or a governance professional developing an AI management system, this book provides a structured approach to responsible AI adoption.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
AI Governance and ISO/IEC 42001: Understand artificial intelligence management systems, governance responsibilities, policies, controls and organisational accountability.Building AI Services: Learn how to plan AI applications, select appropriate technology, manage knowledge bases and develop practical AI-powered services.AI Risk Management: Identify, assess and manage risks involving inaccurate outputs, data privacy, cybersecurity, bias, transparency and human oversight.Responsible AI Deployment: Establish testing, evaluation, approval and monitoring processes for reliable AI services.Enterprise AI Governance: Manage suppliers, documentation, internal audits, incidents, operational changes and continual improvement.ISO 42001 Implementation: Understand how to establish and maintain an AI management system aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 and prepare for independent certification where appropriate.
MORE THAN THEORY: A PRACTICAL AI IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK
Across 18 chapters, follow the fictional Harbour Office Supplies case study as a small business develops an AI customer support assistant, evaluates its risks, introduces governance controls and progresses towards a controlled deployment.The book also includes practical templates, checklists, risk assessment tools, governance records and a 90-day implementation roadmap to help readers apply the guidance within their own organisations.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK?
Ideal for business leaders, SME owners, IT managers, AI developers, technology consultants, compliance professionals, risk managers and anyone responsible for introducing artificial intelligence into an organisation.The Algorithmic Guard brings together AI service development, responsible AI principles, enterprise risk management and ISO/IEC 42001 governance in one accessible, practical resource.Move beyond AI experimentation. Build useful AI services, establish meaningful governance and create a foundation for responsible, sustainable AI adoption.