AI that is safe, secure, and accountable by design

As one of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified AI companies, we deliver AI security and governance services that help businesses build, audit, and govern AI systems meeting the world's highest standards for safety, security, and responsible use. Protect your business, your users, and your reputation with AI governance that goes beyond compliance.

Secure your AI systems

One of Ireland's first companies to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification, the globally recognised AI governance standard.

ISO 27001:2022 certified company, the internationally recognised information security management standard.

The risks of ungoverned AI are real and growing

Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses at unprecedented speed. But with that speed comes significant risk. Biased models, data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, opaque decision-making, and reputational damage are just some of the consequences of ungoverned AI.

The EU AI Act, GDPR, and ISO 42001 are raising the bar for what responsible AI looks like in practice. At Square Root Solutions, our AI governance consulting services and AI security services help businesses get ahead of these risks by building robust, auditable frameworks aligned with the world's most stringent regulatory standards. As one of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified companies, we don't just advise on AI governance. We live it every day.

What We Deliver

End-to-end AI security and governance solutions, backed by responsible AI consulting, that protect your business, your data, and your users.

AI risk assessment and management

Comprehensive assessment of your AI systems to identify, quantify, and mitigate risks across safety, security, bias, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

ISO 42001 certification support

Expert guidance and implementation support to help your organisation achieve ISO 42001 certification, the world's first international standard for AI management systems.

AI audit and compliance

Independent auditing of your AI systems against regulatory requirements including the EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001, and industry-specific compliance frameworks.

Responsible AI framework development

Designing and implementing bespoke responsible AI frameworks that embed ethics, transparency, accountability, and fairness into your AI development and deployment processes.

AI data security and privacy

Securing the data pipelines, training datasets, and inference systems that power your AI, ensuring GDPR compliance, data minimisation, and EU data sovereignty throughout.

AI incident response and monitoring

Building real-time AI monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident response capabilities that identify and address AI failures, bias drift, and security breaches before they escalate.

Is your business ready for the EU AI Act?

The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. It came into force in August 2024 and introduces strict requirements for high-risk AI systems across European businesses.

Risk classification

The EU AI Act classifies AI systems into four risk categories, unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal. High-risk AI systems face strict requirements around transparency, data governance, and human oversight.

Mandatory compliance

Businesses deploying high-risk AI systems in the EU must comply with the EU AI Act or face significant fines of up to 35 million euros or 7% of global annual turnover.

Documentation and auditability

The EU AI Act requires detailed technical documentation, risk management systems, and audit trails for high-risk AI systems, making governance infrastructure a legal necessity, not a nice-to-have.

How we help

We assess your AI systems against EU AI Act requirements, classify your risk exposure, and implement the governance frameworks, documentation, and monitoring systems you need to achieve and maintain compliance.

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AI governance across every sector

We deliver AI model governance services and broader AI security solutions for businesses across a wide range of regulated and high-risk industries.

EdTech

FinTech

HealthTech

E-commerce

B2B & Supply Chain

Government and
Public Sector

GreenTech and
Sustainability

SportsTech

Real Estate

Hardware & IoT

Wellness

Social Impact and
Community

Why established Irish businesses choose Square Root Solutions for AI security and governance

One of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified companies, delivering AI security and governance services backed by deep expertise in responsible AI, business security, and EU regulatory compliance.

One of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified companies

We were one of the first companies in Ireland to achieve ISO 42001 certification, the world's first international standard for AI management systems.

Our AI governance expertise is not theoretical. It is lived, tested, and independently verified, with a review across 9 AI control domains built into how we assess every client's AI systems.

ISO 27001 certified information security

Our ISO 27001 certification for information security management means every AI security solution we implement is backed by internationally recognised information security expertise and practice, including prompt injection and data leakage controls tested at system boundaries and model and configuration changes placed under approval control.

EU regulatory expertise

We have deep expertise in EU AI Act compliance, GDPR, NIS2, and DORA, giving European businesses a trusted partner who understands the full regulatory landscape they operate in.

Every engagement includes 15 governance artefacts prepared for implementation and audit, giving your organisation the documentation regulators expect to see.

Practical, not just advisory

We don't just produce governance reports and leave. We implement the frameworks, tools, monitoring systems, and processes your organisation needs to govern AI responsibly in practice, with AI governance connected to the software delivery lifecycle and AI incidents handled through predefined decision paths rather than ad hoc decisions after something goes wrong.

Our AI security and governance process

A structured, risk-based approach to AI security services, from assessment to ongoing governance.

AI Inventory And Discovery

We map your existing AI systems, data pipelines, and automated decision-making processes to build a complete picture of your AI landscape and identify governance gaps.

Risk Assessment And Classification

We assess each AI system against relevant regulatory frameworks including the EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and GDPR, classifying risk levels and prioritising remediation actions.

Governance Framework Design

We design a bespoke AI governance framework tailored to your organisation, covering policies, processes, roles, responsibilities, documentation requirements, and ethical guidelines.

Implementation And Integration

We implement your governance framework across your AI development and deployment processes, embedding security controls, audit trails, bias monitoring, and compliance checks at every stage.

Continuous Monitoring And Review

We establish ongoing AI monitoring, performance tracking, and governance review processes to ensure your AI systems remain safe, compliant, and aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

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Tools and frameworks we use

The most advanced and battle-tested tools for AI security, governance, and responsible AI implementation.

Built at scale, trusted globally

Over a decade of delivering AI and software products for established Irish businesses. Every number represents a real client, a real product, and a real outcome.

10+

Years of
Experience

125M+

Platform
Users Served

350+

Projects
Delivered

150+

Engineers on
Our Team

45+

AI Solutions
Deployed

Building Trust Into Every AI System

From AI risk assessment and security controls to responsible AI governance, we help organisations build AI systems that are secure, transparent, accountable and ready for responsible adoption.

Financial Services

AI Governance Framework For An Enterprise

The Problem:

A financial services organisation was rapidly adopting AI across customer service, internal operations and decision-support workflows. Different teams were using AI independently, with no consistent governance framework covering model approval, data usage, human oversight, monitoring or accountability.

Our Solution:

We designed an enterprise AI governance framework covering AI use-case assessment, risk classification, data governance, model oversight, human-in-the-loop controls and ongoing monitoring. We aligned governance processes with the organisation's regulatory obligations and created practical policies for teams developing and using AI.

The Result:

AI use cases assessed through a consistent governance framework
High-risk applications identified before deployment
Clear ownership established across AI lifecycle stages
Standardised controls introduced for responsible AI adoption

HealthTech

Securing An Enterprise AI Platform

The Problem:

A healthcare organisation was deploying an AI platform that processed sensitive patient and operational data. The organisation needed to understand security risks around model access, data exposure, APIs, user permissions and AI-generated outputs before expanding the platform.

Our Solution:

We conducted an AI security assessment covering the application, APIs, model access, data flows and user permissions. We introduced stronger authentication and access controls, encrypted sensitive data flows, established logging and monitoring, and defined safeguards around AI-generated responses and sensitive information.

The Result:

AI security risks identified and prioritised before wider deployment
Access controls strengthened around sensitive AI resources
Improved visibility into AI activity and security events
Security safeguards established for sensitive AI-generated outputs

Professional Services

Responsible AI & Compliance Programme

The Problem:

A professional services organisation was preparing to introduce AI into employee and customer-facing workflows but was uncertain about regulatory obligations, transparency requirements and how to demonstrate responsible AI practices to customers and internal stakeholders.

Our Solution:

We established a responsible AI programme covering AI risk assessment, transparency, documentation, human oversight, data protection and model monitoring. We mapped relevant AI systems against applicable requirements and created governance documentation and processes to support ongoing compliance.

The Result:

AI systems mapped against relevant governance requirements
Responsible AI controls established before wider adoption
Improved transparency around AI decision-making and usage
A repeatable governance process created for future AI initiatives

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Frequently Asked Questions

AI governance is the set of policies, processes, frameworks, and controls that organisations put in place to ensure their AI systems are developed, deployed, and monitored in a safe, ethical, transparent, and legally compliant way.

ISO 42001 is the world's first international standard for AI management systems. It provides a framework for organisations to manage AI risks, ensure responsible AI development, and demonstrate compliance with global AI governance best practices. Square Root Solutions is one of Ireland's first companies to achieve ISO 42001 certification.

The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI, which came into force in August 2024. It classifies AI systems by risk level and imposes strict requirements on high-risk AI systems including transparency, documentation, human oversight, and data governance. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to 35 million euros or 7% of global annual turnover.

High-risk AI systems include those used in critical infrastructure, education, employment, essential services, law enforcement, and certain healthcare applications. We conduct AI risk assessments that classify your systems against EU AI Act requirements and advise on the compliance steps needed.

A basic AI risk assessment and governance framework can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks. A full ISO 42001 certification programme typically takes 3 to 6 months depending on the size and complexity of your organisation and existing AI landscape.

Yes. We provide end-to-end ISO 42001 certification support, from initial gap assessment and framework design through to implementation, internal audit, and preparation for third-party certification. As one of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified companies, we have the lived experience to guide you through every step of the process.