Artificial Intelligence: Managing AI and Risk

Controlling risk through data governance and technical execution

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Build every AI implementation on a foundation of data security

Every business today, in every industry, is entering the era of artificial intelligence together. Some are enthusiastic about AI and need a trusted advisor to provide a reasonable measure of caution. Others are apprehensive and want informed guidance before they feel comfortable enough to proceed. But every organization confronts the same fundamental issues: how to effectively implement and manage AI, and how to compete successfully when other companies are using it.  

BDO has the deep industry knowledge and technical acumen to help you understand the value of AI in your enterprise and control the risks involved in its use.  

The first principle of managing AI and risk is recognizing that your underlying obligations have not changed. Your responsibilities for protecting your company’s proprietary intellectual property and your customers’ confidential data are unchanged in the era of AI — and everything BDO has always done to help you fulfill those responsibilities makes us uniquely qualified to help you secure artificial intelligence as well.  

AI is the future of your business. BDO Malta can help you reach it in a methodical, risk-managed way, to achieve your objectives safely and help you recognise opportunities, unlock revenue, and control cost. 

AI Business Consulting Capabilities

Securing sensitive data is a critical part of AI adoption. BDO ensures your AI models are built with robust security measures, safeguarding intellectual property, customer data, and business-critical information from threats and vulnerabilities. Our approach includes:

  • Sandboxed AI Environment: We utilize sandboxed environments with Azure OpenAI services, minimizing the risk of data leakage and allowing controlled access for AI deployment.
  • Threat Detection and Mitigation: Leveraging Active Secure 365, we monitor and detect potential threats in real time, ensuring AI systems remain secure even in dynamic threat landscapes.
  • Compliance Alignment: BDO ensures adherence to industry-specific compliance requirements, such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, offering peace of mind that your AI solutions meet the highest standards for data security.

Effective AI implementation relies on high-quality data and a strong governance framework. BDO helps you establish the foundation for reliable and compliant AI solutions through:

  • Data Integrity Checks: Our team ensures that your data remains accurate, consistent, and usable throughout its lifecycle, minimizing the risks associated with flawed data models.
  • Governance Frameworks: We help you develop governance protocols that balance innovation with compliance, integrating tools like Azure Purview to track and control data input across AI applications.
  • AI Lifecycle Management: From data collection to AI model deployment and monitoring, BDO’s governance practices ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance every step of the way.

Building trust in AI systems requires visibility into how models make decisions. BDO provides:

  • Explainability: We work with your team to implement AI models with built-in explainability features, enabling you to understand the decision-making process of your AI solutions.
  • Bias Detection and Mitigation: Our experts help identify and mitigate biases in AI algorithms, ensuring that your AI systems operate fairly and equitably.
  • Continuous Model Validation: Through ongoing testing and validation processes, we ensure that your AI models remain accurate and aligned with your business goals over time.

BDO supports the seamless integration of AI into your existing processes while minimizing operational risks:

  • AI-Driven Incident Response: Using Active Secure 365, we provide rapid response capabilities for AI-related incidents, helping your team address potential security breaches swiftly.
  • Scalable AI Implementation: Whether you’re deploying AI for predictive analytics, customer service automation, or operational efficiency, BDO ensures that your solutions scale with your business needs without compromising security.
  • Customized Training: We offer tailored workshops to help your team understand and manage AI risks effectively, focusing on best practices for secure AI adoption.

How BDO Can Help

Address AI Security Concerns

We can help you identify and correct vulnerabilities that could compromise your AI deployment, such as poor data management and unauthorised or unsupervised users.

AI Deployment
Prepare for AI Deployment

Our deployment team will evaluate your readiness for AI and help you make the necessary preparations for data quality, privacy, and governance.

Strategy and Direction
Provide Strategy and Direction 

Whether the drive toward AI comes from the operations floor, the IT department, or the boardroom, BDO Malta can clarify issues, provide informed answers to reasonable questions, facilitate decisions, and coordinate actions.

Key Contacts

Ivan Spiteri Director

Ivan Spiteri

Director of Technology Advisory & Assurance
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