Mandatory Human Review Gates
What This Requires
Define mandatory human review gates for AI system development: requirements validation, architecture review, security review, pre-production testing, and post-deployment monitoring. No gate may be bypassed without executive approval.
Why It Matters
Automated AI development without human oversight leads to systems that fail unexpectedly or violate requirements. Review gates ensure alignment to business needs and risk appetite at critical milestones.
How To Implement
Define Gate Criteria
Establish 5 gates: (1) Requirements Review (stakeholder sign-off), (2) Architecture Review (scalability, security design), (3) Security Review (threat model, pen test), (4) Pre-Prod Testing (performance, bias), (5) Go-Live Approval (exec sign-off).
Gate Artifacts
For each gate, define required artifacts (requirements doc, threat model, test report) and approval authority (team lead, architect, CISO, exec).
Exception Process
Allow gate bypass only with written justification and executive approval. Log all exceptions for audit.
Tooling Integration
Use Jira, ServiceNow, or GitHub to track gate status. Block deployment pipeline until all gates show "approved" status.
Evidence & Audit
- Gate definition document with criteria and artifacts per gate
- Approval authority matrix (RACI)
- Sample project records showing all gates completed
- Exception request logs with approvals
- CI/CD pipeline configuration enforcing gate checks