Evaluate Any AI Tool
in 60 Seconds.
The T.E.S.T. Framework™ is the scoring engine leaders trust to classify AI risk before deployment. Four questions. One score. A clear decision.
Touch
Does it access sensitive data?
Execute
Can it take actions or decide?
Store
Is data stored or sent externally?
Trust
Can it be audited & defended?
60-Second Assessment
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Answer one question per pillar. Get an instant risk classification.
Scoring System
AI Risk Score → Decision
Each pillar scores 1–5. Total score determines the classification.
4 – 8 → Low Risk
Proceed. Approve with standard monitoring.
9 – 14 → Moderate Risk
Proceed with controls. Add oversight before deployment.
15 – 20 → High Risk
Do not deploy. Resolve all gaps before re-evaluation.
Formula
T + E + S + T = Risk Score (4–20)
T.E.S.T. is aligned to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
The NIST AI RMF is the federal standard for responsible AI. T.E.S.T. operationalizes each of its four core functions into a practical, scoreable evaluation your team can run in 60 seconds, without a compliance team or a law degree.
NIST definition: Establish AI risk governance: policies, roles, accountability structures, and organizational culture.
How T.E.S.T. delivers this
Can this AI be audited, defended, and documented? T.E.S.T.'s Trust pillar maps directly to governance accountability, ensuring that every AI tool has a defensible chain of oversight.
NIST definition: Identify and categorize AI context, intended use, stakeholders, and potential impacts.
How T.E.S.T. delivers this
Does this AI interact with sensitive or regulated data? The Touch pillar maps AI access scope to real stakeholder risk, identifying who and what is affected before deployment.
NIST definition: Analyze and assess AI risks using quantitative and qualitative methods.
How T.E.S.T. delivers this
Can it act autonomously? Where does data go? Execute and Store quantify the two highest-risk dimensions of AI deployment, action scope and data exposure, with a 1–5 scoring scale.
NIST definition: Prioritize and address AI risks; implement response plans and monitor ongoing performance.
How T.E.S.T. delivers this
The total T.E.S.T. score drives the decision: Proceed, Proceed with Controls, or Do Not Deploy. This is the management layer, turning measurement into action.
Why this matters
When your board asks “Are we compliant with federal AI standards?”
T.E.S.T. gives you the answer.
NIST AI RMF alignment means your AI risk process isn't just practical, it's defensible in front of regulators, auditors, and leadership.
T.E.S.T. Checklist
The Full AI Governance Checklist
20 evaluation criteria across all four pillars. Use this to assess your organization's AI governance posture — right now.
Scoring Guide
Touch
5 criteria
All AI tools in use across the organization are inventoried
Shadow AI usage has been identified and documented
Employees know which AI tools are approved vs. unapproved
AI touchpoints with customers/clients are mapped
Departments have disclosed all AI tools used in workflows
Execute
5 criteria
AI use cases are documented with a clear business purpose
Processes exist for how AI outputs are reviewed before action
AI-driven decisions have human oversight checkpoints
Execution workflows include bias and accuracy checks
Roles and responsibilities for AI execution are defined
Store
5 criteria
Data inputs to AI systems are classified by sensitivity
AI data storage complies with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.)
Access controls are in place for AI training and output data
Data retention and deletion policies cover AI-generated content
Third-party AI vendors' data handling practices are assessed
Trust
5 criteria
An AI governance policy is published and communicated
AI risk is included in the enterprise risk register
Leadership has completed AI literacy and governance training
Third-party AI tools are vetted for compliance and ethics
A designated AI governance owner or committee exists
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Why This Matters
AI is already inside your organization.
Most leaders just don't know where.
You don't have an AI problem.
You have a visibility problem.
🚨 Reality Check
Most organizations today:
Are using AI they don't track
Are sharing data they don't understand
Are trusting outputs they don't validate
That's not innovation.
That's exposure.
Built For
Who This Is For
T.E.S.T. was designed for leaders who need to make defensible AI decisions, fast.
CIOs & CISOs
Evaluate AI risk at the enterprise level and communicate findings to the board with confidence.
School District Leaders
Navigate EdTech AI safely with FERPA-compliant evaluation processes for student data protection.
Procurement & Legal Teams
Score AI vendors before contract execution. Make defensible decisions with documented rationale.
Executive Leadership
Get board-ready AI risk visibility. Understand exposure before it becomes a headline.
Your Differentiator
Most organizations have AI policies.
Very few can enforce them in real time.
Policy
Written
T.E.S.T.
Execution
Enforced
The T.E.S.T. Framework™ bridges the gap between policy and execution. Every AI tool scored. Every decision documented. Every risk visible.
“Policy without enforcement is theater. T.E.S.T. is the enforcement layer.”
— Teri Green
Created by
Teri Green
VP of Technology • Former CIO/CISO • Author • Speaker
With 17+ years leading cybersecurity strategy across enterprise, K-12, and public-sector organizations, Teri Green created the T.E.S.T. Framework™ to give leaders a practical, defensible way to evaluate AI before deployment.
Her work sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, ethical AI, and inclusive leadership — combining technical depth with a mission-driven perspective that resonates with boards, executives, educators, and emerging leaders alike.
Recognition
Top 10 Thought Leader & Influencer: AI Ethics — Thinkers360
Global Recognition Award — Cybersecurity, Innovation & Diversity
CISOs Connect™ C100 2026
Finalist: Top Global CISO in the World 2026 — CyberDefense Awards
Cybersecurity Leader of the Year — WomenTech Network
SIA Power 100 — Women in Security Forum
Literary Titan Award — Code Quest: The Ethics Engine
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