product · May 16, 2026
SANS Institute Releases AI Security Maturity Model eBook
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SANS Institute released the SANS AI Security Maturity Model eBook on May 13, 2026, as a stage-by-stage framework for security leaders. The model includes five stages from Unaware/Ad Hoc to Optimizing/Adaptive with pillars Protect AI, Utilize AI, and Govern AI. It features specific controls, metrics, and guidance on agentic AI and Non-Human Identity. The eBook maps to NIST AI RMF, the EU AI Act, ISO 42001, OWASP AI Exchange, and OWASP Agentic Top 10.
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