-- Australian cybersecurity consultancy vCISO.One has announced the launch of its AI Readiness Assessment service, developed to support organisations in navigating the complex risks, regulatory demands, and governance challenges associated with artificial intelligence adoption.
The service is designed to help councils, not-for-profits, and small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) evaluate their preparedness to deploy and govern AI safely. It addresses a growing concern among leaders that the rapid implementation of generative AI tools — including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and various domain-specific machine learning platforms — is outpacing internal risk controls and regulatory guidance.
“We're seeing a clear gap between AI experimentation and AI governance,” said Andrew Egoroff, Founder and Principal Consultant at vCISO.One. “The aim of this assessment is to provide organisations with a structured, standards-aligned view of where they stand, and what steps they should take to minimise risk and maximise responsible innovation.”
Structured Around a Globally-Aligned Framework
The assessment is based on AM AI SAFE (Assessment and Monitoring of AI Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Ethics), vCISO.One’s proprietary governance framework, designed to evaluate AI readiness across 11 domains including transparency, fairness, explainability, accountability, sustainability, security, and privacy.
The framework draws on key global benchmarks such as:
- Australia’s AI Ethics Principles
- NIST AI Risk Management Framework
- ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management System Standard)
- EU AI Act
- OECD AI Principles
- Australia’s Voluntary AI Safety Standards (2024)
Assessment Deliverables
Organisations undertaking the AI Readiness Assessment will receive:
- A 60-90 minute guided workshop involving key stakeholders (IT, legal, risk, executive)
- A structured walkthrough of the AM AI SAFE domains
- A maturity and risk rating across each domain
- A written report identifying key gaps, exposures, and recommendations
- A prioritised roadmap aligned to the organisation’s strategic goals and risk appetite
- Optional support for policy development and AI governance implementation
Growing Demand Across Sectors
The service is already drawing interest from councils and NFPs preparing for ethical AI adoption in areas such as community engagement, resource allocation, and content generation — where transparency and bias mitigation are essential. It is also relevant for SMBs seeking assurance that internal use of AI tools is consistent with cybersecurity and compliance obligations.
“We’re helping organisations get ahead of AI regulations — not just react to them,” Egoroff added. “Boards are asking how AI is being used, whether data is protected, and who is accountable. This assessment helps answer those questions in a defensible way.”
The AI Readiness Assessment is available nationally and can be delivered remotely or on-site. Organisations interested in learning more or booking a discovery call can visit https://vciso.one.
About vCISO.One
vCISO.One is an Australian cybersecurity consultancy founded by Andrew Egoroff. The firm specialises in delivering flexible virtual CISO services, cybersecurity program management, risk and compliance consulting, and managed security solutions tailored to small and mid-sized organisations. With decades of international experience and a practical, results-driven approach, vCISO.One helps clients strengthen their security, meet regulatory obligations, and build long-term resilience.
Learn more at www.vciso.one.
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