Obsidian Security Achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification for AI Governance

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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 24, 2026--

Obsidian Security, leader in SaaS security, today announced that the company has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world’s first international standard for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).

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The new certification reflects Obsidian Security’s commitment to responsible AI development, including strong governance and AI risk management throughout the AI software development lifecycle (AI SDLC).

AI governance requires sophisticated platforms that can provide real-time visibility, automated compliance monitoring, and continuous risk assessment across complex AI ecosystems. Obsidian Security delivers comprehensive AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) capabilities that enable organizations to implement mature governance frameworks while maintaining operational efficiency.

The new certification reflects Obsidian Security’s commitment to responsible AI development, including strong governance and AI risk management throughout the AI software development lifecycle (AI SDLC). ISO 42001 validates that the company meets the requirements to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve an AIMS designed to support the safe and trustworthy development of AI systems.

The certification was conducted by A-LIGN, an ISO/IEC 42001 certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Together with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, and SOC 2 Type 2 reports, this certification demonstrates Obsidian Security’s comprehensive approach to AI governance, information security, and privacy, providing customers with independently validated assurance across security, privacy, and responsible AI practices. The certification scope covers the Obsidian SaaS Security Platform service.

“This is an important milestone for Obsidian in AI governance and is a testament to how we are committed to responsible AI under a globally recognized management and risk framework,” said Xinran Wang, CTO, Obsidian Security. “Our certification scope covers the Obsidian SaaS Security Platform, including how AI is developed, deployed, and monitored across engineering and governance functions.”

About Obsidian Security

Obsidian Security is the leading SaaS security platform, trusted by global enterprises like Snowflake, T-Mobile, and S&P Global. We protect over 250 global organizations, including many of the world’s largest Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies, with data center availability in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Backed by top investors including Greylock, Norwest Venture Partners, and IVP, we’re closing a critical gap: securing the SaaS and AI tools that organizations rely on. Our platform reduces risk, detects and responds to threats, and prevents breaches at the source. Obsidian was built by leaders who redefined endpoint and identity security at CrowdStrike, Okta, Cylance, and Carbon Black.

For more information on industry certifications visit https://trust.obsidiansecurity.com/

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