Pricing for Intelligence Resources™
Structured pricing aligned to your readiness stage—from a free AI Intelligence Score™ to full enterprise platform deployment.
Start with Tier 0 (free assessment) to understand your current AI posture. Progress to Tier 1 ($5,000 strategic diagnostic) for deep analysis across seven governance pillars. Then scale into our SaaS platform tiers (2-4) for continuous intake, routing, and lifecycle oversight.
Early adopters receive priority access to new platform components, tailored deployment guidance, and strategic pricing consideration as they scale into higher tiers.
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Ciph Lab™ activates the Intelligence Resources™ function in layers — from a free AI Intelligence Score™ snapshot to a full-stack SaaS platform for enterprise deployment.
Run a short intake that generates your AI Intelligence Score™ — a fast snapshot of your AI posture across governance, alignment, and operational maturity.
Get Intelligence Score™- AI Intelligence Score™ (banded readiness score)
- Governance Gap / Intelligence Gap indicators
- Alignment + maturity signals across core teams
- Snapshot Report (1–2 pages) summarizing posture
- One recommended next action
- Eligibility guidance for Tier 1 Strategic Diagnostic
- Official Ciph Lab Readiness Badge (Shareable)
Delivered via the proprietary Fit Filter Rubric™ methodology. Evaluates your AI governance readiness across seven structural pillars, providing objective analysis of key friction points holding back responsible AI scale.
First 3 beta partners receive special early-access pricing — significantly discounted from the standard $5,000 rate.
The Tier 1 Assessment is currently being optimized with early pilot partners. Qualified organizations from Tier 0 will be contacted directly when the service window opens.
Join the Tier 1 Waitlist
Be among the first 3 beta partners to receive early-access pricing
- Fit Filter Rubric™ diagnostic across 7 governance pillars
- Single-organization readiness score + structural risk profile
- Friction analysis (review fatigue, legacy scaffolding, data & oversight gaps)
- Written summary with one prioritized 3–6 month roadmap
- Recommendation on whether to move into Tier 2 Discovery (Starter)
Turns the Fit Filter Rubric™ into a live intake and scoring system—applying the same seven governance pillars from your Tier 1 diagnostic to every new AI initiative.
- Fit Filter Rubric™ SaaS (banded monthly usage)
- Automated scoring + AI rationale per submitted use case
- Governance scorecard and trend view over time
- Basic audit log (30-day retention)
- Slack-based intake + notifications
Centralized intake, routing, and structured oversight for AI initiatives, with risk-aware workflows and Validator review queues.
- Everything in Discovery (Starter)
- AI Portal (internal intake UI)
- Custom routing and Risk thresholds
- Accountability Map and Validator queue
- Export support (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
Full deployment of the Intelligence Resources™ platform across governance, monitoring, integrity, and enterprise reporting.
- Everything in Governance Engine (Pro)
- Unlimited submissions and Monitoring engine
- Compliance-grade evidence + auditability
- Full SSO + SOC 2-ready environment
- Dedicated IR implementation partner
Work Directly with the Founder
Retainer-Based Strategic Engagements
For organizations requiring immediate strategic guidance, direct founder engagements provide executive-level AI governance expertise without the constraints of tiered service models. These retainer-based partnerships are designed for leaders who need proven frameworks, not experimental approaches.
Limited Evening/Weekend Advisory
5-10 hours per month of strategic guidance during evenings and weekends. Includes unlimited async support, 2 evening video strategy sessions per month, and monthly governance check-ins.
Available: Start immediately
Minimum: 3 months
AI Governance Advisory Retainer
15-20 hours per month of strategic guidance during business hours. Includes bi-weekly strategy sessions, unlimited async support, monthly governance assessments, and quarterly executive reporting.
Available: Q4 2026
Minimum: 6 months
Strategic Partnership Retainer
25-30 hours per month for hands-on implementation support. Includes everything in Advisory plus active governance architecture, policy development, and team training.
Available: Q4 2026
Minimum: 6 months
Fractional VP of Intelligence Resources™
30-40 hours per month of executive leadership. Act as your interim VP of AI Governance—leading strategy, attending leadership meetings, and building the IR™ function from the ground up.
Available: Q4 2026
Minimum: 12 months
How Retainers Work
Payment: Invoiced monthly in advance (quarterly billing available for extended engagements). This is not hourly billing or temp staffing. Retainer engagements are strategic partnership models designed for organizations that need consistent, executive-level AI governance leadership.
Retainer Engagements Are Best Suited For
✓ Organizations with:
- Active AI deployment initiatives requiring governance oversight
- Compliance requirements (EU AI Act, NIST RMF, sector-specific regulations)
- Cross-functional teams needing unified AI risk frameworks
- Board-level reporting requirements on AI governance posture
✓ Leadership roles including:
- Chief Legal Officers / General Counsel
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
- Chief Risk Officers / Chief Compliance Officers
- VPs of Engineering / Product with AI initiatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a retainer and project-based work?
Retainers provide ongoing access to strategic guidance on a monthly subscription basis. You're not paying per project or per hour—you're paying for guaranteed availability, priority access, and continuous partnership as your AI governance needs evolve.
Do you offer hourly consulting or W-2 contract work?
No. Ciph Lab engagements are retainer-based strategic partnerships only. I don't offer hourly consulting, W-2 temp staffing, or short-term project work. This ensures I can provide the depth of strategic support your organization needs to operationalize Intelligence Resources™ effectively.
Why is availability limited through September 2026?
I'm currently completing a contract engagement through early September 2026. During this period, I can accept limited evening/weekend advisory engagements (5-10 hours/month). Full-capacity retainer engagements (20-40 hours/month) are available starting Q4 2026.
How are retainers billed?
Monthly retainers are invoiced at the beginning of each month, with payment due within 15 days via ACH or wire transfer. For longer engagements (12+ months), quarterly billing is available.
Can we start with evening/weekend advisory now and transition to full retainer in Q4?
Absolutely. Many organizations start with limited evening advisory engagements to establish the relationship and build strategic alignment. When full capacity becomes available in Q4 2026, we seamlessly transition to full retainer engagement with priority scheduling.
Submit a Retainer Engagement Request
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