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Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 We had so much fun yesterday at our costume contest, with some very famous memes included & delicious ice cream 🍦 Love this team! A-LIGN ❤️ #Halloween #Cybersecurity #ALIGN #Panama #Team

🎉✨This past week, the A-LIGN India team celebrated #Diwali, the Festival of Lights! The office was decorated with lights, diyas, flowers and gifts. The team began with Diwali Puja, lunch, and games. We were also thrilled to welcome new CLIMBERs who joined the celebration and experienced our team culture from day one!

I’ve recently taken on a role helping lead outreach for the International Association of Algorithmic Auditors (IAAA), and I’d like to invite those who are passionate about advancing ethical standards in AI to consider joining us. The IAAA was founded by a dedicated group of experts and practitioners who recognized the need for accountability in the design and deployment of algorithms. Our mission is straightforward but essential: to promote responsible algorithmic practices, support the growth of algorithmic auditing as a field, and build a community that drives ethical standards forward. Being a part of the IAAA means engaging with a network of professionals and academics committed to fostering transparency and integrity in AI. Members gain access to resources that support continuous learning, from workshops and certifications to updates on the latest research and policy developments. It's a place for sharing insights, collaborating on meaningful projects, and collectively influencing the direction of AI in a way that prioritizes fairness and accountability. If this resonates with you, I’d welcome you to connect with me directly or explore more at: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/efHJtYQT 🔅 Our goal is to build a supportive community around a shared vision for AI and Algorithmic accountability, and I’d be glad to have you with us. Gemma Galdon Clavell, PhD Shea Brown Misha Salahshoor Joseph Dalessandro, MS, MAICD International Association of Algorithmic Auditors (IAAA) Yusuf Moolla A-LIGN

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 We had so much fun yesterday at our costume contest, with some very famous memes included & delicious ice cream 🍦 Love this team! A-LIGN ❤️ #Halloween #Cybersecurity #ALIGN #Panama #Team

🔅 The Role of Leadership in Implementing an AI Management System: Key Responsibilities Under ISO42001🔅 As AI increasingly integrates into your businesses, your role as leaders is essential to aligning an Artificial Intelligence Management System (#AIMS) with ethical standards and organizational goals. #ISO42001 provides a foundation for AIMS, with #ISO38507 supporting governance, #ISO5339 enhancing stakeholder alignment, #ISO23894 addressing AI-specific risks, and ISOTR38502 reinforcing IT specific governance. 🗝 Key Leadership Responsibilities ➡ 1. Establish AI Policies  You should define AI policies that clearly set expectations for ethical use. ISO42001 emphasizes policy alignment with organizational values, while ISO38507 calls for integrating policies into governance. You should ensure these policies are communicated effectively across your teams to foster shared understanding. ➡ 2. Allocate Resources  You must ensure adequate resources to support effective AI management. ISO42001 requires allocation of financial, technical, and human resources, while ISO23894 highlights the need for resources tailored to AI risks. You should regularly evaluate and adapt resources as the AIMS evolves. ➡ 3. Build Accountability and Foster Ethical AI Use  You should define clear roles and responsibilities to establish accountability in AI initiatives. ISO42001 and ISO38507 require a structure that supports responsibility, fostering a culture of ethical awareness across the organization. ➡ 4. Manage AI-Specific Risks  You need to implement a robust risk management framework focused on AI. ISO42001 and ISO23894 emphasize proactive risk mitigation, while ISOTR 38502 advises integrating risk oversight into governance. You should prioritize addressing biases, data security, and compliance risks. ➡ 5. Engage Stakeholders  You should actively engage stakeholders to build trust and align AI with societal values. ISO5339 supports understanding and addressing stakeholder expectations, so maintaining transparency and open feedback channels will help keep AI initiatives aligned with their needs. ➡ 6. Ensure Continuous Improvement  You must drive continuous adaptation in AI practices. ISO42001 mandates regular evaluation, and ISOTR 38502 reinforces the need for ongoing performance assessments. You should establish metrics to measure the AIMS’s effectiveness and adjust practices as new challenges or needs arise. A-LIGN #TheBusinessofCompliance #ComplianceAlignedtoYou

Huge congratulations to Suzy for successfully earning their #ISO42001 certification – a significant accomplishment in #AIcompliance! 👏

On October 15, the DoD published the final 32 CFR rule for CMMC 2.0 in the federal register. This rule outlines: ✔ Requirements for defense contractors and subcontractors ✔ Levels and assessment types ✔ Responsibilities for C3PAOS ✔The CMMC implementation timeline. Read our blog to learn what this means for your organization. 👉https://bit.ly/3AkwoIV #CMMC #CMMCcompliance #federalcompliance

🚀 Beyond HIPAA: Protecting PHI with HITRUST In 1996, the US government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to provide guidelines on how healthcare and adjacent industries can secure Protected Health Information (PHI) from fraud and theft. However, nearly 30 years later, security breaches in healthcare continue to run rampant - and as AI becomes more ubiquitous - bad actors become more advanced. How can companies that process PHI ensure their information protection practices are held to the highest standards? Join Vanta, HITRUST and A-LIGN for a FREE webinar on: ✅ The state of information protection: from HIPAA to today ✅ Modern security and compliance in healthcare ✅ How forward-thinking companies use HITRUST to demonstrate trust Speakers:   💫 Moderated by Faisal Khan, CCSK, GRC Subject Matter Expert, Vanta 💫 Ryan Patrick, VP of Adoption, HITRUST   💫 Jenna Parker, Chief of Staff, Healthie   💫 Shreesh Bhattarai, Director & HITRUST Practice Lead, A-LIGN  🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 6 🕐 1:00 pm ET  💻 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eufsEEYX #HLTHUSA #GoLiveWebinar #HealthDataSecurity #HITRUST #HealthcareCompliance

Congrats to Lyssn for achieving #SOC2 and #HIPAA compliance to safeguard sensitive data. 👏

RevStar is hosting a webinar on How Serverless Technologies are Revolutionizing HealthTech Startups. Experts from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and A-LIGN will join us to explore how serverless technologies can aid in innovation, scalability, and compliance. RSVPs are free at our link 🔗https://lnkd.in/eVyAvqC6 #HealthTech #Serverless #Innovation