AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (CGI AI GRC)

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), there is no single path. Not only do organizational needs differ and evolve over time, but the technology itself is also evolving rapidly and becoming increasingly integrated into third-party platforms.

Technological innovation has rarely come without a security trade-off, with risk often treated as an acceptable by-product of competitive progress. While there is no denying the growing role AI plays in data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency, it is also exposing a deepening divide between AI readiness and data security. This is evident in the fact that over 75% of organizations report AI-related security breaches, while only about 30% have adopted effective data classification practices. A majority of organizations are not adequately prepared to secure their AI-driven initiatives, lacking both a cohesive cybersecurity strategy and the necessary technical capabilities to defend against AI-augmented threats. The advent of agentic AI presents an even greater risk: autonomous AI agents do not simply process data; they make decisions, trigger actions and operate across systems with minimal human oversight.

Data misuse, algorithmic bias, uncontrolled model drift and regulatory violations are no longer hypothetical risks—they are active fault lines running beneath every AI deployment. Organizations that embed Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) into their AI strategy are not just managing today’s risks—they are laying the foundation for the demands of tomorrow’s AI landscape. As regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and local government guidelines (e.g., Bill 194 in Ontario) are developed and introduced, organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their AI initiatives are implemented not only effectively but also securely, ethically and with strong governance.

CGI supports organizations in this effort by providing capabilities in regulatory alignment, threat modeling, risk assessment, internal auditing, and workforce awareness, enabling them to confidently scale AI adoption while maintaining trust, transparency and control, with a clear focus on ROI.

With five decades of deep expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory advisory in Canada and globally, CGI helps transform AI from a potential liability into a secure and strategic capability for your organization.

CGI’s AI GRC offering combines six services to help CISOs, CDAOs and AI leaders build the structures, policies and processes needed to govern AI responsibly end to end, enabling trusted, scalable AI adoption while aligning with each organization’s sector-specific regulatory requirements.

AI Security Advisory & Governance The establishment of strong governance structures and responsible AI practices across your organization.

AI Regulatory & Compliance Consultation Expert guidance for leadership on understanding, mapping and proactively managing the compliance obligations associated with AI initiatives.

AI Risk Management Framework Development A comprehensive, consolidated view of AI risk, combining rigorous assessment methodologies with proprietary tools purpose-built for AI environments.

AI Threat, Risk and Privacy Impact Assessments The development of a structured approach to identifying, mitigating and managing AI risk, combining industry-leading frameworks with custom threat modeling methodologies tailored to your environment.

AI Management System (AIMS) Internal Auditing – ISO/IEC 42001 Expert-led internal auditing of your AI systems, with rigorous assessment of the policies, processes, controls and governance structures required to meet the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard.

AI Security Awareness Training Role-based training programs designed to help your teams engage with AI securely, responsibly and ethically—from the front line to the boardroom.

CGI’s AI GRC offering combines six services to help CISOs, CDAOs and AI leaders build the structures, policies and processes needed to govern AI responsibly. Whether you're using Anthropic's Claude or developing your own proprietary models, we enable trusted, scalable AI adoption while aligning with each organization’s sector-specific regulatory requirements.