Advisory
We map where chain of custody breaks
AI governance assessments for regulated organizations
AI copilots, OAuth applications, and browser-based AI services create data pathways that bypass traditional security controls. Most organizations don't discover these pathways until a compliance event forces the question.
Common Nexus delivers AI governance assessments that inventory what's running, map where data flows, and identify gaps before they become compliance events. Our methodology is read-only, non-invasive, and produces documented evidence, not opinion.
Our advisory practice begins with M365 assessments and expands based on findings.
Fractional Leadership
Executive capability without the full-time commitment
Common Nexus provides fractional executive leadership for organizations navigating AI governance, data sovereignty, and security posture. Embedded in your team, aligned with your objectives, accountable to your board.
Fractional Chief AI Officer
Strategic oversight of AI adoption, tool governance, and responsible AI policy. Bridges the gap between what AI can do and what your organization should allow.
Fractional Chief Data Officer
Data governance strategy, classification frameworks, and chain of custody architecture. Ensures data flows are documented, defensible, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer
Security posture assessment, policy development, and compliance alignment. Operational security leadership calibrated to your risk profile and regulatory environment.
Fractional Chief Technology Officer
Technology strategy, infrastructure architecture, and vendor evaluation. Translates business requirements into technical decisions that preserve sovereignty and flexibility.
Fractional Chief Compliance Officer
Audit preparation, certification readiness, and credentialing program management. Positions your organization for SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, and industry-specific frameworks.
Fractional engagements are structured as ongoing advisory relationships with defined scope, cadence, and deliverables. Available for select engagements based on scope alignment.
Our Practice
Where we start
A scoped engagement built around what your environment can already tell you.
Flagship Assessment
M365 AI Governance Assessment
A practitioner-led engagement that inventories AI tools running in your Microsoft 365 environment, maps data flows through OAuth consent grants and service principal configurations, and identifies governance gaps against your applicable regulatory framework. 2–3 weeks from access to report.
- AI tool inventory: AI applications discovered through Graph API sign-in and consent analysis, including shadow AI
- Data flow analysis from consent scopes and sign-in activity
- Governance gap report mapped to HIPAA, FINRA, SOC 2, CMMC, or state privacy laws
- Executive summary for leadership and compliance officers
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