Government · Industry Guide
AI Risk for Government
Federal AI governance is a moving target. The frameworks are real. The audits are coming. Calibrate now.
Regulatory drivers
- 01
- NIST AI RMF (cited in US federal guidance)
- 02
- OMB M-24-10 (US federal AI use)
- 03
- Canadian Directive on Automated Decision-Making
- 04
- Treasury Board Guide on the Use of Generative AI
- 05
- EU AI Act for EU public bodies
Top AI risks
Public-facing AI subject to administrative-law transparency expectations
Sensitive government data in prompts to commercial LLMs without proper agreements
Algorithmic decision-making subject to AIA (Algorithmic Impact Assessment) requirements in Canada
Public records and FOI implications for AI-generated content
Common engagement use cases
Where CWS typically starts inside government organizations.
AI Posture Check for federal-department-level alignment
AIA preparation for Canadian federal automated decision-making
Vendor due-diligence for AI used in citizen-facing services
Public-records and FOI implications review
How government engagements are shaped
Same three-tier structure. Federal engagements may run through prime SI partnerships.
| Assessment | Takes | Fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free AI Posture Check | Under 3 minutes | Free | First-time AI risk visibility, internal stakeholder alignment, board-prep input |
| Standard AI Posture Audit | 2 weeks | Fixed-fee, scoped on call | When you have specific AI deployments live and need to demonstrate diligence to your board, regulator, or customers |
| Enterprise AI Security Program | 12 months minimum | Quarterly retainer | Regulated industries (banking, healthcare, government), multi-tenant AI deployments, or organizations pursuing ISO 42001 certification |
Dimensions this guide touches for government
Of the six the AI Posture Check measures, these are the ones this guide's risks and drivers name.
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