Episode 16 — Turn policies into standards, guidelines, and step-by-step procedures (Task 2)
This episode explains how to translate policy into standards, guidelines, and procedures, which is a key Task 2 competency because AAISM expects you to operationalize governance into repeatable actions that produce consistent evidence. You’ll define how each artifact functions: policies set mandatory intent, standards specify measurable requirements, guidelines provide recommended options, and procedures describe the exact steps teams follow, including approvals and documentation. We’ll work through an example of an AI system that uses sensitive customer data, showing how a policy requirement becomes standards for encryption, access reviews, and logging, then becomes procedures for onboarding a dataset, provisioning model access, and validating a release. You’ll also learn how to troubleshoot organizations that stop at policy statements, creating gaps where teams interpret requirements differently and audits fail due to inconsistent execution. On the exam, this helps you select answers that mature intent into implementation. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
