Blackline Achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification for AI Management System
The inaugural IA management certification for Blackline’s Verity AI, supported by the Studio360 platform, establishes new standards in AI governance.
LOS ANGELES, September 10, 2025 / Blackline, Inc. (Nasdaq: Bland) has announced that it has successfully obtained the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). This accreditation serves as a trustworthy foundation for Verity, Blackline’s complete suite of AI capabilities.
The Significance of ISO/IEC 42001 Certification
This certification aligns with the introduction of Verity, an integrated AI suite that underpins Blackline’s commitment to ethical, transparent, and responsible AI management. The ISO/IEC 42001 certification verifies the stringent governance framework and the “AI control layer” that Blackline has embedded within its Studio360 platform, ensuring the highest standards are met.
Expert Insights on Certification
“While discussing confidence is simple, substantiating it is not. This ISO/IEC 42001 certification provides that validation,” stated Owen Ryan, Co-PDG and Chairman of Blackline’s Board of Directors. “This independent endorsement of our principles ensures our clients have a verifiable governance foundation, empowering them to lead the AI transformation in finance confidently.”
Robust Security Infrastructure
The recent accomplishment is a testament to Blackline’s world-class security infrastructure, consistently validated against numerous internationally recognized standards, including:
- ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management)
- ISO/IEC 27017 (Cloud Security)
- ISO/IEC 27018 (Cloud Privacy)
- ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management)
- SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports
Advancing Financial Operations with Transparency
According to Jill Knesek, CISO at Blackline, “With Verity, we are moving beyond simple automation to prepare financial operations for the CFO office. The ISO 42001 certification underscores our governance commitment, ensuring that our intelligent solutions are not only powerful but also transparent and trustworthy. Our clients can be assured that as we navigate the AI revolution in finance, we are doing so responsibly and securely.”
Building Trust Through Strategic Partnerships
Blackline’s focus on trust is further strengthened by strategic partnerships with leading auditing and consulting firms. These collaborations ensure that Blackline’s solutions align with global accounting standards while providing clients access to a network of trusted advisors.
Conclusion: Pioneering a New Era in Financial Automation
The ISO/IEC 42001 certification positions Blackline as a leading platform in finance and accounting automation. By consolidating and connecting source data, Blackline guarantees data integrity across end-to-end financial operations, allowing clients to streamline financial processes with strategic insights and innovate confidently.
About Blackline
Blackline (Nasdaq: Bland) is at the forefront of the digital finance transformation, empowering organizations with precise and efficient financial operations. The complete Blackline Studio360 platform addresses critical processes, including record-to-report and cash management, enabling unified data, optimized workflows, and real-time visibility through automation and AI. Blackline’s innovative approach and commitment to research and development attract over 4,400 customers from various sectors to help navigate their financial futures. For more information, please visit Blackline.com.