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EC-Council launches ADG AI Framework

Analysis based on 13 articles · First reported May 28, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026

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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The launch of the ADG Framework by EC-Council is expected to positively impact the cybersecurity and technology sectors by providing a standardized approach to AI governance, potentially reducing risks associated with AI adoption. This could lead to increased confidence in AI deployment across various industries, benefiting companies like Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Microsoft that contributed to its development.

Cybersecurity Technology Financial services
Event Summary

EC-Council, a global leader in cybersecurity education, has launched its proprietary Adopt. Defend. Govern. (ADG) AI Framework and a free AI Readiness Self-Assessment Tool. This initiative aims to help organizations securely adopt, operationalize, and govern artificial intelligence at scale. Developed with input from practitioners and advisory board members from major companies including Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, KPMG, Deloitte, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone — NTT Data, GE HealthCare, Hitachi — Hitachi, Prudential, and Salesforce, the ADG Framework provides a unified operating model with three pillars, 12 minimum controls, and nine governance surfaces. It aligns with global standards such as the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST AI RMF. The launch also includes three new AI certifications: Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM), Certified Offensive AI Security Professional (COASP), and Certified Responsible AI Governance and Ethics Professional (CRAGE), designed to build workforce capabilities in AI governance and security. The framework addresses the growing urgency for AI governance as global AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, while governance maturity remains low.

Key Actions
100 EC-Council launched framework and tool
80 EC-Council introduced certifications
50 Citigroup contributed to development EC-Council
50 JPMorgan Chase contributed to development EC-Council
50 Microsoft contributed to development EC-Council
50 KPMG contributed to development EC-Council
50 Deloitte contributed to development EC-Council
50 Nippon Telegraph and Telephone — NTT Data contributed to development EC-Council
50 GE HealthCare contributed to development EC-Council
50 Hitachi — Hitachi contributed to development EC-Council
50 Prudential Financial contributed to development EC-Council
50 Salesforce contributed to development EC-Council
Entities Involved
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EC-Council
EC-Council launched its proprietary Adopt. Defend. Govern. (ADG) AI Framework and a free AI Readiness Self-Assessment Tool, along with new AI certifications, enhancing its position in cybersecurity education and AI governance.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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Jay Bavisi
Jay Bavisi, Group President of EC-Council, emphasized the importance of the ADG Framework in restoring operational discipline and accountability in AI adoption.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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Kathy Baxter
Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect at Salesforce and an AI Advisory Board Member, highlighted the framework's replicable blueprint for responsible AI scaling.
Importance 60 Sentiment 50
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Lewis V. Adams
Lewis V. Adams, VP at Citigroup and an AI Advisory Board Member, praised the ADG Framework for turning abstract standards into auditable practices.
Importance 60 Sentiment 50
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Shanshan Pai
Shanshan Pai, Global Head of AI & Data Governance at Hitachi — Hitachi and an AI Advisory Board Member, noted the framework's emphasis on AI security and measurable indicators.
Importance 60 Sentiment 50
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Citigroup
Citigroup contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Microsoft
Microsoft contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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KPMG
KPMG contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Deloitte
Deloitte contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone — NTT Data
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone — NTT Data contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Hitachi — Hitachi
Hitachi — Hitachi contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
stock
Prudential Financial
Prudential contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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Salesforce
Salesforce contributed to the development of the ADG Framework through its practitioners and advisory board members, benefiting from improved AI governance standards.
Importance 50 Sentiment 20
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