The SOC 2 to
ISO 42001 Bridge
Don't start from scratch. Your existing SOC 2 Type II report already covers ~60% of the requirements for ISO 42001. Learn how to bridge the gap and achieve AI certification 2x faster.
- Shared Access Controls
- Shared Risk Assessment
- Shared Incident Response
Control Mapping Matrix
| ISO 42001 Requirement | SOC 2 Equivalent | Overlap | Implementation Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Policy (A.5.1) | Logical Access / Security Policies (CC6.1) | High | Extend existing InfoSec policy to include AI-specific ethical usage. |
| Risk Assessment (6.1) | Risk Assessment (CC3.1 - CC3.4) | High | Add "AI System Impact" as a specific risk vector in your current register. |
| Data Management (B.7) | Confidentiality & Privacy Criteria | Medium | Map training data pipelines to existing data classification tiers. |
| Third-Party Risk (A.8.5) | Vendor Management (CC9.2) | Medium | Add LLM-specific questions to your existing vendor security review. |
| Incident Response (A.10) | Incident Management (CC7.3) | High | Update IR plan to include model hallucinations or adversarial attacks. |
Why the SOC 2 Bridge Matters
Most startups treat ISO 42001 as a completely new project. This is a mistake. By reusing your SOC 2 evidence, you save:
- 300+ hours of evidence collection
- $20k+ in redundant consulting fees
- Internal distraction for engineering teams
Enterprise Readiness
Fortune 500 companies are now asking for "SOC 2 + AI" or ISO 42001. Showing them how your existing security foundation supports AI governance is the ultimate trust-builder.
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Back to AI Governance HubKevin A
Principal Security & GRC Engineer
Kevin is a security engineer turned GRC specialist. He focuses on mapping cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to modern compliance frameworks, ensuring that security controls are both robust and auditor-ready without slowing down development cycles.