INDEPENDENT Evaluation, Stress Testing and verification of AI agents
"ISO layer for AI agents before existing ISO"
The Future of Standardized Testing
AIAST v0.1 Public Draft
- AIAST v0.1
AI Agent Independent Stress Testing Framework
Draft Standard
Issued by: AIssurance Institute
Status: Public Draft v0.1
Date: June 2026
1. PURPOSE
The AIAST Framework establishes a structured methodology for independent evaluation, stress testing and verification of AI agents operating in business environments.
The objective of AIAST is to provide a repeatable and transparent assessment of reliability, robustness, security and operational readiness of AI agents.
2. SCOPE
This framework applies to:
- Autonomous AI Agents
- Agentic Workflows
- Multi-Agent Systems
- AI Assistants with Tool Access
- AI-powered Business Process Automation
The framework is model-agnostic and may be applied regardless of underlying LLM, platform or architecture.
3. CORE EVALUATION PRINCIPLES
AIAST evaluations shall be:
- Independent
- Repeatable
- Documented
- Risk-oriented
- Business-relevant
All testing activities must be performed using predefined test scenarios and documented scoring criteria.
4. EVALUATION DOMAINS
4.1 Reliability
Measures task completion accuracy and consistency.
Examples:
- Correct execution
- Output completeness
- Repeatability
Weight: 30%
4.2 Robustness
Measures behavior under abnormal and adverse conditions.
Examples:
- Edge cases
- Incomplete inputs
- Conflicting instructions
- Long-context tasks
Weight: 25%
4.3 Security
Measures resistance to manipulation and unauthorized behavior.
Examples:
- Prompt injection
- Tool misuse
- Data leakage
- Instruction override attempts
Weight: 25%
4.4 Business Readiness
Measures practical suitability for production use.
Examples:
- Process compliance
- Human override capability
- Error recovery
- Auditability
Weight: 20%
5. SCORING
Each domain shall be scored from 0–100.
Overall AIAST Score:
AIAST Score =
(Reliability × 0.30)
+
(Robustness × 0.25)
+
(Security × 0.25)
+
(Business Readiness × 0.20)
Maximum Score: 100
6. PERFORMANCE LEVELS
AIAST-100 Baseline Operational Readiness Score ≥ 60
AIAST-200
Production Readiness
Score ≥ 75
AIAST-300
Enterprise Assurance Level
Score ≥ 90
7. VERIFICATION STATUS
Agents may receive one of the following designations:
- Not Verified
- AIAST Verified
- AIAST Verified – Production Ready
- AIAST Verified – Enterprise Grade
8. REPORTING
Every evaluation shall include:
- Executive Summary
- Test Methodology
- Findings
- Risk Assessment
- Domain Scores
- Recommendations
Reports shall clearly distinguish between observed facts and evaluator opinions.
9. LIMITATIONS
An AIAST evaluation represents performance under tested conditions only.
AIAST verification does not guarantee future behavior, legal compliance or absence of operational risk.
10. GOVERNANCE
Future versions of the framework may be reviewed by independent experts, industry representatives and academic advisors.
Version: AIAST v0.1
Classification: Public Draft
Owner: AIssurance Institute
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