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Download the SANS AI Security Maturity Model™ eBook

A Practical Framework for Building a Mature AI Security Programme

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What’s Covered in the SANS AI Security Maturity Model™ eBook

The AI Security Maturity Model™ eBook bridges strategy and execution, turning AI security priorities into actionable steps. Use it to assess your maturity, set targets, and advance your programme.

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With the SANS AI Security Maturity Model™ eBook You Can:

Assess Your Current AI Security Maturity

Benchmark where you stand across Protect, Utilise, and Govern with an evidence-based scoring model

Progress to AI-Native Security with Confidence

A 5-stage framework with defined controls, metrics, and actions to advance at every level

Align with Global Standards and Regulations

Mapped to NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and OWASP guidance for real-world compliance

Turn Strategy into Efficient Execution

Practical, step-by-step guidance your team can apply immediately to build and scale a secure AI programme

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What Practitioners Are Saying

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    A must read and a must have. This will be a model practitioners regularly refer to.
    Arron J.Cybersecurity Technical Architect
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    A structured, evidence-based way to measure where your organization actually stands on AI security — not where your roadmap slide says you'll be in 18 months.
    Rob T. LeeChief AI Officer and Chief of Research, SANS Institute
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About The Author

Chris Cochran
Chris Cochran

Chris Cochran

Field CISO and Vice President of AI Security at SANS Institute

Chris Cochran is a Marine Corps veteran, cybersecurity leader, and strategist with deep expertise in threat intelligence, security operations, emerging technology, and executive leadership.

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