Frequently Asked Questions

CSOAI (Coordinated Security for Artificial Intelligence) is the global standard for institutional AI governance. It provides a 52-article charter, Byzantine consensus-based governance using 33 distributed AI agents, and comprehensive certification framework for safe AI deployment.

AI systems operate at unprecedented scale and impact. Without coordinated institutional oversight, risks compound exponentially. CSOAI provides the governance structures necessary to ensure AI safety, alignment, transparency, and accountability across organizations globally.

Level 1 (Commercial) is $5-25K annually for commercial enterprises. Level 2 (Government) is $25-100K for government and sensitive systems. Level 3 (Defense) is $100-500K for defense and critical infrastructure. Each level includes progressively stronger oversight and monitoring.

Level 1 certifications take 4-6 weeks, Level 2 takes 8-12 weeks, and Level 3 takes 12-16 weeks. This includes comprehensive assessment, security testing by AIdome, Byzantine council review, and final certification issuance. Expedited timelines available for critical systems.

Any organization developing, deploying, or distributing AI systems can pursue certification. We serve commercial enterprises, government agencies, defense organizations, and critical infrastructure operators. Certification is available for both high-risk and lower-risk AI applications.

CSOAI employs 33 distributed AI agents using Byzantine Fault Tolerance. Decisions require 22/33 consensus (67%+), mathematically guaranteeing security even if up to 33% of agents are compromised. This creates decentralized, trustless, objective AI governance.

CSOAI certification directly satisfies EU AI Act compliance requirements. The 52-article charter, risk management framework, and ongoing monitoring align with EU AI Act requirements for high-risk systems. Organizations certified by August 2, 2026 deadline achieve regulatory compliance.

CSOAI standards align with and exceed ISO 42001 (AI management systems) and NIST AI RMF (risk management framework) requirements. Certified organizations demonstrate compliance with multiple global governance frameworks simultaneously.

AIdome conducts comprehensive red teaming including adversarial robustness testing, bias and fairness evaluation, security vulnerability assessment, hallucination testing, and performance under edge cases. All CASA certifications include full AIdome assessment.

Yes. Level 1 requires annual audits, Level 2 requires quarterly reviews, and Level 3 requires real-time monitoring. Continuous monitoring ensures systems maintain compliance and certification remains valid throughout the certification period.

Costs include comprehensive assessment, AIdome security testing, Byzantine council review, certification badge, global registry inclusion, and the specified monitoring period. Additional consulting, remediation support, and training available separately.

Yes. Organizations can upgrade from Level 1 to Level 2 or Level 3 as requirements change. Upgrade costs are prorated and simplified, as baseline assessment data is retained.

Contact our certification team to discuss your systems and requirements. We'll conduct a preliminary assessment, identify any remediation needs, assign your certification manager, and establish a timeline. Most organizations move from initial contact to certification within the timeframe for their chosen level.

We partner with CASA member organizations to help with remediation. AIdome provides security guidance, BMCC offers training, and our consultants can help implement governance structures. Most non-compliant systems can be remediated within 8-12 weeks.

Certified organizations receive ongoing support including monitoring services, access to governance communities, priority technical support, regulatory update notifications, and access to Proof of AI tokenization for transparent verification of certification status.