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Assessments / AI Security Readiness
IN PROGRESS
Maturity Score
3.4/5
Developing → Defined
Key Findings
CRITNo AI risk classification framework aligned to EU AI Act
CRITAgentic AI systems lack human oversight
HIGHThird-party AI vendor assessments absent
Resilience Dimensions
Identity & Access
90%
AI Governance
48%
Threat Detection
72%
Data Security
65%
Regulatory
90%
Critical Findings · AI Security & Governance
CRIT
No AI risk classification framework aligned to EU AI Act
Risk of regulatory non-compliance under Art. 9 High-Risk AI obligations
CRIT
Agentic AI systems lack human oversight controls
Autonomous agents operating without mandatory review loops
HIGH
Third-party AI vendor assessments absent
Supply chain risk unquantified across 12 integrated AI services
Next recommended action
Implement an AI Risk Register aligned to NIST AI RMF Govern 1.1 before Q3 board review.
Consultant status: Under review
Strategic Roadmap
Phase 1 · 0–30 days
Foundation & Quick Wins
  • Establish AI Risk Register (NIST AI RMF)
  • Implement MFA across all admin accounts
Phase 2 · 30–90 days
Governance Framework
  • Deploy AI model inventory & classification
  • Third-party AI vendor risk assessments
Phase 3 · 90+ days
Mature & Scale
  • Board-level AI governance committee
  • Continuous compliance monitoring pipeline
Report Status
Executive Report — AI Security & Governance
Generation progressGenerating…
Consultant validationApproved ✓
Expected delivery2 days
FormatPDF · Executive Summary · Roadmap
AI Security & Governance · AcktivAnswer 18 remaining questions →Consultant assigned ✓
ISO 27001NIST CSFZero TrustEU AI ActGDPRDORANIS2CSA CAIQCISA ZTMMNIST AI RMFISO/IEC 42001PCI DSSCCPASOC 2ISO 22301NIST 800-207ISO 27001NIST CSFZero TrustEU AI ActGDPRDORANIS2CSA CAIQCISA ZTMMNIST AI RMFISO/IEC 42001PCI DSSCCPASOC 2ISO 22301NIST 800-207
Select your assessment module

Two assessments.
Complete intelligence.

Expert-designed readiness modules that replace assumptions with evidence — AI-scored, independently reviewed, and boardroom-ready.
3.4/5
Maturity Score
AI Gov.
Identity
Threat Det.
2 CRIT
AVAILABLE
Module 01 / 02
AI Security & Governance
Readiness Assessment
~45m
Duration
53
Questions
4
Outputs
7
Frameworks
CSA CAIQ v1.0.2CSA AICM v1.0.3AISMM v3.7NIST AI RMFEU AI ActISO/IEC 42001GDPR
  • AI maturity score across six governance domains
  • Capability radar diagram: pillar-by-pillar strengths and exposures
  • Findings mapped to CSA CAIQ, AISMM, NIST AI RMF & EU AI Act
  • Expert-reviewed findings, recommendations & executive summary — boardroom-ready
  • Strategic AI governance roadmap with phased remediation priorities
2.8/5
Maturity Score
Identity
Networks
Devices
1 CRIT
AVAILABLE
Module 02 / 02
Zero Trust Adoption
Readiness Assessment
~45m
Duration
53
Questions
4
Outputs
6
Frameworks
NIST SP 800-207CISA ZTMMDoD ZT Ref. Arch.DORANIS2ISO 27001
  • Zero Trust maturity score mapped across 7 critical pillars
  • Capability radar visualising pillar-by-pillar strengths and gaps
  • Findings aligned to NIST SP 800-207 and CISA ZTMM
  • Maturity gap analysis: Basic → Mature → Advanced → Optimised
  • Board-ready Zero Trust Adoption Roadmap — independently reviewed & validated

Enforcement milestone — 2 August 2026

Are you ready for
the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) is now in force. Most high-risk AI obligations and transparency rules apply from 2 August 2026. Acktiv's EU AI Act Readiness Assessment gives you a structured compliance baseline — from AI inventory to 90-day roadmap — in under an hour.

Art. 4 — AI LiteracyArt. 5 — Prohibited PracticesArt. 6 + Annex III — Risk ClassificationArt. 9–15 — High-Risk RequirementsArt. 26–27 — Deployer ObligationsArt. 50 — TransparencyArt. 51–53 — GPAI ModelsArt. 71 — EU Database
Assessment coverage — 9 sections63 questions
01AI Inventory & Use CasesArt.11
02EU AI Act ApplicabilityArt.3·16·26
03Risk ClassificationArt.6 + Ann.III
04Governance & AccountabilityArt.4·9·17
05High-Risk AI RequirementsArt.9–15
06GPAI & GenAI ReadinessArt.51–53
07Transparency & DisclosureArt.50
08Security, Privacy & ResilienceArt.15·27
09Compliance Evidence & RoadmapArt.47·49·71
Applicability Map
AI Use Case Register
Risk Classification Matrix
Readiness Scorecard
Gap Analysis by Obligation
90-Day Compliance Roadmap

How it works

How the platform works.

From assessment to boardroom report in six steps — a structured process designed for rigour, speed, and executive impact.
Client action
Platform / expert
01
Select Assessment
Choose from two expert-designed readiness modules covering AI Security or Zero Trust.
02
Answer Questions
Complete a structured questionnaire. Progress saves automatically after each section.
03
Upload Evidence
Attach supporting documents. AI validates relevance and completeness against frameworks.
04
AI Analysis
Our engine maps responses to frameworks and scores each domain against maturity benchmarks.
05
Expert Review & Validation
Our expert independently reviews the full assessment — analysis, results, findings, and recommendations — before validating and releasing the report.
06
Executive Report
Receive a boardroom-ready report with a prioritised roadmap, radar diagram, and findings register.
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Self-serve assessment

For teams who want evidence-based security intelligence, fast.

What happens next
1
Launch assessment module
2
Complete questionnaire (45–90 min)
3
AI generates findings & score
4
Expert reviews analysis, findings & validates report
Expected output
Maturity scoreExecutive reportRoadmap
Time to value: 5–7 business days
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EXPERT-LED
Advisory engagement

For organisations needing hands-on expert guidance and custom deliverables.

What happens next
1
Discovery call with consultant
2
Custom assessment scoping
3
On-site or remote workshops
4
Tailored report + board presentation
Expected output
Custom reportRemediation planBoard deck
Time to value: 2–4 weeks
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Strategic intelligence

The AI Governance Gap
is widening — fast.

Most organisations are accelerating AI adoption without the governance frameworks to sustain it securely or responsibly.

87%
of business leaders believe AI will fundamentally transform their organisation within 3 years
<30%
have an operational AI governance framework aligned to current regulatory requirements
4.2×
higher likelihood of a material security incident when AI is deployed without structured oversight

The organisations that will lead the next decade are not those that move fastest with AI — they are those that govern it most responsibly, secure it most rigorously, and trust it most intelligently.

— Niamkey Ackable · CEO, Acktiv Consult · Global Cyber Resilience & AI Governance Leader

Expert authority

14+ years turning security
complexity into executive confidence.

A Global Cyber Resilience Leader with a decade of enterprise transformation across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Acktiv Consult was founded by Niamkey Ackable — a cybersecurity strategist, GRC expert, and Zero Trust advocate who has led security transformations at the highest enterprise level.

Formerly Global Cyber Resilience Leader and AI Security Lead at Kyndryl, Niamkey works at the intersection of AI governance, cyber resilience, and executive advisory — guiding organisations through their most complex security transformations.

His approach is strategic, business-first, and deeply technical: helping boards and C-suite leaders convert security risk into a driver of digital trust and operational advantage.

Cybersecurity isn't about fear. It's about responsibility. It's about culture. It's about leadership.

CISMCRISCCISACDPSECCSKCCZTISO 27001:LAISO 22301:LAex-PCI DSS QSA
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Niamkey Ackable
Niamkey Ackable
CEO, Acktiv Consult · Global Cyber Resilience Leader
Former Global AI Security Lead, Kyndryl
Paris · EMEA · APAC · North America
14+
Years in Enterprise Security
3
Global Regions
9
Certifications
C-Suite
Advisory Level

Advisory Services

Expert-led advisory,
built around your risk.

Six practice areas. One integrated approach — from cyber resilience to board-level strategic counsel.
01

Operational Resilience & Executive Readiness

Know exactly where you stand before disruption finds you.

AI-assisted cyber resilience assessments combining deep expert review with benchmark intelligence.

02

AI Security, Governance and Regulatory Alignment

Govern AI before it governs you.

Navigate the EU AI Act and emerging AI mandates. Build responsible AI practices that are secure, transparent, and audit-ready.

03

Modern Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Transform governance into a scalable business capability.

ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, NIS2 — modernised into a living system that scales with your business.

04

Zero Trust Architecture

Architect trust. Eliminate implicit risk.

Design and implement Zero Trust protecting every identity, device, and workload regardless of perimeter.

05

Digital Trust Advisory

Turn your security posture into competitive advantage.

From customer-facing trust frameworks to board-level reporting that converts security investment into business value.

06

Cyber Executive Advisory

Strategic counsel at board level. Intelligence at executive speed.

Trusted strategic counsel for C-suite and board leaders navigating AI adoption, digital transformation, and complex cyber risk.

Build resilience before
disruption builds risk.

Start with a strategic assessment and see exactly where your organisation stands — delivered with executive clarity, backed by AI-powered intelligence, and built for action.