Standards Comparison

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023

    Voluntary
    2023

    International standard for AI management systems

    VS

    ISO 28000

    Voluntary
    2022

    International standard for supply chain security management systems

    Quick Verdict

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023 governs AI systems responsibly across lifecycles, while ISO 28000 secures supply chains against threats. Companies adopt 42001 for ethical AI trust and compliance; 28000 for resilience, risk reduction, and partner assurance.

    AI Management

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management Systems

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    6-12 months

    Key Features

    • Mandates AI Impact Assessments for high-risk systems
    • Provides 38 AI-specific controls in Annex A
    • Applies PDCA methodology to AI lifecycle governance
    • Integrates via High-Level Structure with ISO standards
    • Requires leadership commitment and documented AI policy
    Supply Chain Security

    ISO 28000

    ISO 28000:2022 Security management systems — Requirements

    Cost
    €€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Risk-based PDCA cycle for supply chain security
    • Leadership commitment and top management accountability
    • Supplier and third-party risk management controls
    • Operational security plans and incident response
    • Continual improvement via audits and reviews

    Detailed Analysis

    A comprehensive look at the specific requirements, scope, and impact of each standard.

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Details

    What It Is

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the world's first international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). It provides a risk-based framework using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology to govern AI responsibly across the full lifecycle, applicable to any organization regardless of size or sector.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, and improvement.
    • Annex A includes 38 AI-specific controls for risks like bias, transparency, and third-party management.
    • Built on High-Level Structure (HLS) for integration with ISO 9001/27001.
    • Optional third-party certification via accredited auditors.

    Why Organizations Use It

    Organizations adopt it for ethical AI governance, regulatory alignment (e.g., EU AI Act), risk mitigation (bias, model drift), and competitive advantages like enhanced trust and procurement leverage. Early adopters like Microsoft and UiPath gain credibility and efficiencies.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased approach: gap analysis, policy development, AIIAs, training, audits. Typical for all sizes/industries; 6-12 months with tools like ISMS.online; certification requires operational data and surveillance audits.

    ISO 28000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 28000:2022 is an international certification standard for security management systems (SMS) focused on supply chain security. It specifies requirements to establish, implement, maintain, and improve SMS using a risk-based PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach, aligned with ISO 31000 and other management standards.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement.
    • Emphasizes risk assessment/treatment, operational controls, security plans, and supplier interdependencies.
    • Built on harmonized ISO structure; no fixed controls, but holistic governance.
    • Optional third-party certification via ISO 28003-audited bodies.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Reduces supply chain risks like theft, sabotage, disruptions.
    • Meets contractual, regulatory, insurance needs.
    • Enhances resilience, market access, stakeholder trust.
    • Provides competitive edge in logistics, manufacturing.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, risk assessment, controls deployment, audits.
    • Applicable to all sizes/sectors; scalable.
    • Involves training, documentation, internal audits; certification via Stage 1/2 audits. (178 words)

    Key Differences

    Scope

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023
    AI lifecycle governance, ethics, risks
    ISO 28000
    Supply chain security, resilience, operations

    Industry

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023
    All sectors using AI globally
    ISO 28000
    Logistics, manufacturing, all supply chains

    Nature

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023
    Voluntary AIMS certification standard
    ISO 28000
    Voluntary SMS certification standard

    Testing

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023
    Third-party audits, AIIAs, metrics
    ISO 28000
    Internal audits, management reviews, surveillance

    Penalties

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023
    Loss of certification, no legal fines
    ISO 28000
    Loss of certification, no legal fines

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and ISO 28000

    ISO/IEC 42001:2023 FAQ

    ISO 28000 FAQ

    You Might also be Interested in These Articles...

    Run Maturity Assessments with GRADUM

    Transform your compliance journey with our AI-powered assessment platform

    Assess your organization's maturity across multiple standards and regulations including ISO 27001, DORA, NIS2, NIST, GDPR, and hundreds more. Get actionable insights and track your progress with collaborative, AI-powered evaluations.

    100+ Standards & Regulations
    AI-Powered Insights
    Collaborative Assessments
    Actionable Recommendations

    Check out these other Gradum.io Standards Comparison Pages