AI Governance Services

Governance that keeps pace with adoption

Governance that Works in Practice

Most organizations don’t have an AI problem, they have a governance gap. Teams are already using AI tools, but there’s no formal policy defining what’s acceptable, no process for evaluating new tools, and no visibility into how AI is being used with sensitive data.

ForgePath closes that gap. We build governance programs that give leadership clear answers: what’s allowed, what’s not, who decides, and how you’ll know if something goes wrong. Our programs align to recognized frameworks including NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001, and we tailor every engagement to your industry’s regulatory expectations.

What you walk away with:

An AI acceptable use policy your teams can actually follow
A repeatable process for evaluating and approving new AI tools
Data classification and handling rules specific to your environment
Defined roles, decision rights, and escalation paths
A governance roadmap with owners, milestones, and review cadence

From policy to practice

How We Build Your Governance Program

AI governance only works if people follow it. We design every program to be practical for the teams using AI and defensible to the leaders, auditors, and regulators who need assurance. Explore what that looks like with ForgePath.

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Build the foundation your teams can actually follow.

We define your AI acceptable use policy, data handling rules, human-in-the-loop requirements, and the process for onboarding new AI tools and vendors. Every policy includes clear roles and decision rights — who can approve a new tool, who reviews AI outputs, and how exceptions are handled.

You receive a complete policy set, standard operating procedures, role assignments, and a decision framework your team can use from day one.

A consistent way to evaluate every AI use case — before it goes live.

Not every AI application carries the same risk. We create a standardized intake and scoring process that evaluates each use case based on data sensitivity, user impact, regulatory exposure, and the specific AI tool involved. The result is a documented decision approved, approved with conditions, or not approved, with the reasoning on record.

You receive a reusable risk assessment framework, scoring rubric, and a documented decision record for each use case your organization evaluates.

Control what data enters AI systems and what doesn’t.

AI tools are only as safe as the data you feed them. We classify your organization’s data by sensitivity level and define clear rules for which data can be used with which AI tools. This includes handling rules for personally identifiable information (PII), intellectual property, client data, and regulated information, covering both what’s allowed and what must be redacted or excluded.

You receive a data classification schema, AI-specific data handling policies, and control checks that protect sensitive information without blocking legitimate use.

Know which AI tools are safe to use and which aren’t.

New AI tools and vendors appear constantly. We create a structured evaluation process so your organization can assess any AI tool against consistent criteria: How is data handled? Is it used to train models? What security certifications does the vendor hold? What do the terms of service actually say? We define the onboarding requirements, document the evaluation, and build a review cadence so approved tools stay approved.

You receive a vendor evaluation checklist, tool scorecards, onboarding criteria, and a schedule for periodic reassessment.

Governance doesn’t stop at the policy document.

Policies only matter if you can tell whether they’re being followed. We define the key indicators that show whether your AI governance program is working, including how to detect policy violations, track tool usage, and measure whether safeguards are holding. We also establish escalation procedures, reporting cadences, and review cycles so your governance program improves over time, not just gathers dust.

You receive a monitoring framework, incident escalation playbook, governance KPIs, and a recurring review schedule with assigned owners.

Why teams choose Forgepath

Key Benefits You Can Expect

Clear Rules for AI Use

Practical policies and procedures that make acceptable use obvious to every employee.

Consistent Risk Decisions

A repeatable process that applies the right safeguards to each AI use case, every time.

Data Protection by Design

Classification rules, handling policies, and access controls that keep sensitive data out of the wrong AI tools.

Vendor & Tool Oversight

Evaluation criteria and onboarding requirements that bring every AI vendor under your governance framework.

Operational Visibility

Monitoring, reporting, and escalation procedures that show leadership whether governance is working.

Roadmap With Ownership

Prioritized actions, assigned owners, and milestones that leadership can track and measure.

Policy Template

Start with a free AI Acceptable Use Policy Template

Not ready for a full governance program? Start with the foundation. Our AI Acceptable Use Policy Template gives you a practical starting point covering acceptable use boundaries, data handling rules, risk considerations, and a tool-by-tool usage matrix. Built for regulated organizations, ready to customize for your firm.

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OUR VALUED PARTNERS

Cyrus Kapadia

Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
YHB | CPAs & Consultants

WORKING WITH FORGEPATH

Forgepath has become a trusted security partner for YHB.
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Cyrus Kapadia
Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
YHB | CPAs & Consultants

Forgepath has become a trusted security partner for YHB. Beyond helping us comply with FTC Safeguards requirements, they provide the governance, oversight, and guidance we rely on to protect our firm and our clients’ data. Their team understands how a CPA firm operates and has helped us build a security program that’s both practical and sustainable.

Jeromy Labit

Director, Cloud Systems & Security
ZERO

WORKING WITH FORGEPATH

Forgepath delivered outstanding service on our network and app security tests.
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Jeromy Labit
Director, Cloud Systems & Security
ZERO

Forgepath delivered outstanding service on both our network penetration test and application security assessment.

When a critical customer need arose, they quickly adjusted their schedule to meet our urgent timeline without compromising quality. Their technical expertise, clear guidance, and hands-on remediation support helped us meet our EOY goals efficiently.

We were especially impressed by their flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism throughout the process.

H.T. Gordon

Chief Executive Officer
Parsysco

WORKING WITH FORGEPATH

Forgepath separates themselves from the rest as they’re a true security partner.
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H.T. Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
Parsysco

Forgepath separates themselves from the rest as they’re a true security partner to Parsysco. They took the time to understand our requirements and how things were working with our previous provider. We were impressed by how quickly they formulated a new strategy and approach. They helped us identify our challenges and consistently brought forward solutions that were in Parsysco’s best interest.

Most vendors only care about selling something, Forgepath took the personal relationship and partnership approach that we value greatly.