CSOAI Standards & Frameworks

What is CSOAI?

CSOAI (Cyber Security and Organizational AI) is a comprehensive standards body and governance framework designed to ensure that artificial intelligence systems are deployed securely, ethically, and in alignment with organizational and national security objectives.

Our mission is to advance AI security research while establishing internationally recognized standards for AI governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise-grade security protocols.

Governance Structure: CSOAI operates through international consensus-building, partnering with standards bodies (ISO, NIST), defence organizations (NATO, UK MoD), and industry leaders to create frameworks that protect critical infrastructure and advance responsible AI.

Framework Catalog

CSOAI-100

AI Governance Framework

Foundational governance model for organizational AI deployment, including leadership structures, risk management, ethical guidelines, and stakeholder alignment.

CSOAI-200

Cybersecurity Standards

Technical security requirements for AI systems, including data protection, access controls, encryption, audit logging, and compliance with NIST cybersecurity framework.

CSOAI-300

Defence Security Requirements

National security and defence-grade specifications for AI systems in military, intelligence, and critical infrastructure contexts, aligned with Five Eyes standards.

CSOAI-400

MCP Implementation Guide

Model Context Protocol (MCP) architecture, interoperability standards, and best practices for AI system integration and communication protocols.

CSOAI-500

Ethical AI Assessment

Frameworks for evaluating AI systems for bias, fairness, transparency, explainability, and responsible decision-making in sensitive applications.

Standards Crosswalks & Alignment

CSOAI frameworks are designed to map to and complement existing international standards:

ISO 27001

Information Security Management System - CSOAI-200 and CSOAI-400 align with ISO 27001 security controls

NIST CSF

Cybersecurity Framework - CSOAI maps to NIST Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation - CSOAI-100 and CSOAI-500 address data privacy, consent, and algorithmic transparency requirements

NIS2 Directive

Network and Information Security - CSOAI-300 aligns with European critical infrastructure security obligations

UK DSOP

Defence and Security of Procurement - CSOAI-300 complies with UK Ministry of Defence security standards

NATO Standards

Allied Framework - CSOAI-300 supports NATO information security and AI governance requirements

CSOAI Partnership Charter

What It Means to Adopt CSOAI

Organizations that adopt the CSOAI Partnership Charter commit to:

Implementing CSOAI frameworks across AI governance and cybersecurity operations
Regular audits and certifications against CSOAI standards (CASA-CA30)
Transparent reporting on governance metrics and security posture
Participation in CSOAI community forums and continuous improvement initiatives
Alignment with AI security research and ethical AI principles

Benefits of Partnership

Industry recognition and credibility through CSOAI certification
Access to cutting-edge research on AI security and AI governance
Collaboration with government, defence, and industry leaders
Early access to framework updates and emerging standards
Inclusion in CSOAI member directory and partnership network

How to Get Started

Contact the CSOAI Membership Team to discuss partnership options, certification pathways, and implementation support tailored to your organization's needs.

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