BlackLine Inc. Achieves ISO 42001 Certification, Launches Verity AI Suite
1. Setting a New Standard for Trusted AI in Finance
On September 10, 2025, BlackLine Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) announced a significant milestone in its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in finance with the achievement of the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). This certification not only validates BlackLine’s governance framework but also supports the launch of Verity, a new suite of embedded, auditable AI capabilities designed specifically for the Office of the CFO.
2. Verity: A Comprehensive Suite of AI Capabilities
The launch of Verity marks a pivotal moment for BlackLine, as it expands beyond automation to deliver future-ready financial operations. Built on the foundation of BlackLine's Studio360 platform, Verity combines advanced AI capabilities with rigorous governance measures that align with industry standards. The ISO 42001 certification underscores BlackLine's commitment to ethical AI development, ensuring that its AI tools are designed and managed with transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Owen Ryan, co-CEO and Chairman of the Board at BlackLine, remarked, "Talk about trusted AI is easy; proving it is what matters. This ISO 42001 certification is that proof." Ryan highlighted the importance of independent validation, asserting that it provides customers with a reliable foundation of governance as they navigate the evolving landscape of AI in finance.
3. Robust Security Infrastructure
This recent certification builds on BlackLine's already impressive security infrastructure, which adheres to a suite of 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
Jill Knesek, CISO at BlackLine, emphasized the significance of the ISO 42001 certification, stating, "It validates our 'Control Layer for AI,' ensuring that our agentic experiences and intelligent insights are not just powerful, but also transparent, auditable, and built on an uncompromising foundation of trust."
4. Strategic Partnerships Reinforcing Trust
BlackLine's commitment to creating a trusted AI environment is further enhanced by strategic partnerships with leading auditing and advisory firms. These collaborations ensure that BlackLine's solutions align with global accounting standards, providing customers with access to a network of trusted transformation advisors.
As BlackLine positions itself as a leader in the AI revolution in finance, the ISO 42001 certification serves as the cornerstone of its responsible AI development. By unifying and connecting data at the source, BlackLine secures financial operations from end-to-end, empowering organizations to command their financial processes with strategic insight and innovate with confidence.
5. About BlackLine
BlackLine is recognized as a future-ready platform for the Office of the CFO, driving digital finance transformation by providing organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations. The company’s comprehensive Studio360 platform addresses mission-critical processes, including record-to-report and invoice-to-cash, enabling unified and accurate data, streamlined processes, and real-time visibility through automation and AI.
With over 4,400 customers across multiple industries, BlackLine continues to lead the charge in transforming financial operations, ensuring continuous improvement and sustained value through innovation, industry-leading research and development investment, and world-class security practices.
For more information about BlackLine and its latest offerings, please visit blackline.com.
