RMF Operate
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RMF Operate

Sustain your AI governance framework as a continuous compliance operating model — and stay ahead of regulatory change as it happens.

Duration

Monthly Retainer

Target

Organizations that have completed RMF Build and need ongoing operations / Organizations that must maintain continuous audit readiness

Methodology

Monthly control reviews, maturity assessments, evidence management, regulatory change impact analysis, executive reporting

Pain Point

Challenges we hear most often

The governance framework was built, but it isn't being maintained

After project close, staff turnover and shifting priorities cause the governance structure to gradually become a formality rather than a functioning system.

Regulatory changes aren't being reflected in time

There is no process for monitoring FSS guidance revisions, ISO 42001 updates, and other regulatory changes — and translating them into control updates.

Every audit triggers a resource-intensive evidence scramble

Without a continuous evidence management system, each audit announcement requires significant time and staff effort to collect and organize materials.

No visibility into whether control maturity is improving

Without periodic assessment, there is no way to measure whether governance maturity is advancing or declining over time.

Overview

Service Overview

AI governance doesn't end at implementation. Regulatory environments evolve continuously, and AI systems generate new risks throughout their operational life. A framework built as a one-time project loses effectiveness over time.

RMF Operate maintains audit-ready continuous compliance through monthly control reviews, maturity assessments, and evidence management processes. It includes regulatory change monitoring, control updates, and executive reporting — all delivered by IQHub consultants on an ongoing basis.

The result is a governance posture that doesn't degrade between audits — one that's always ready, not just when a review is announced.

What We Provide

What We Provide

Monthly Control Reviews

Review control implementation status monthly and deliver a report covering anomalies and improvement recommendations.

Control Maturity Assessment

Assess AI governance control maturity quarterly and provide prioritized improvement direction.

Regulatory Change Impact Analysis

Monitor domestic and international AI regulatory changes and analyze their impact on your current control architecture, with update support.

Continuous Evidence Management

Systematically collect and maintain evidence of all control activities, keeping audit-ready materials available at all times.

Process

How We Work

01

Onboarding

Transition existing governance framework, confirm operating scope and reporting structure

02

Initial Review

Full review of current control implementation status; establish initial maturity baseline

03

Maturity Assessment

Assess maturity level per control item; identify improvement priorities

04

Improvement Recommendations

Deliver control improvement recommendations based on review findings; align with responsible owners

05

Monthly Operations

Ongoing control reviews, evidence collection, anomaly monitoring, and monthly report publication

06

Quarterly Reporting

Maturity assessment, regulatory change impact analysis, and executive reporting materials

Deliverables

Deliverables

01

Monthly Review Report

Monthly operational report covering control implementation status, anomalies, and improvement recommendations

02

Control Maturity Assessment

Quarterly AI governance maturity assessment with improvement direction and priorities

03

Evidence Management Register

Audit evidence register systematically maintaining documentation of all control activities

04

Regulatory Change Impact Analysis

Analysis of how domestic and international AI regulatory changes affect your current control architecture, with update recommendations

05

Executive Reporting Materials

Board- and C-suite-ready summary of AI risk status and governance operating performance

Expected Outcomes

Expected Outcomes

01

Governance Continuity

The governance framework remains effective and operational after project close — not a formality, but a functioning system.

02

Regulatory Agility

Continuous regulatory monitoring and timely control updates minimize the risk of falling out of compliance as the regulatory environment evolves.

03

Continuous Audit Readiness

Evidence management and regular reviews keep your organization in a state of permanent audit readiness — no preparation required when a review is announced.

Who Should Apply

Who This Is For

Organizations that have completed RMF Build and need ongoing operationsNeed to sustain the governance framework as a continuous operating model rather than a static artifact
Organizations that must maintain continuous audit readinessNeed to be in a state of immediate audit response at all times, without preparation cycles
Organizations that need to reflect regulatory changes in real timeNeed continuous monitoring of FSS guidance revisions, ISO 42001 updates, and other regulatory changes
Organizations that need a regular executive reporting structureNeed to report AI governance operating status to the board and C-suite on a regular cadence

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