Core Concepts
OpenBox governs AI agents through three foundational concepts: Trust Scores quantify trustworthiness, Trust Tiers translate scores into control levels, and Governance Decisions determine what happens at runtime.
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Risk Profile Score | Initial assessment score (0–100) based on your agent's risk questionnaire. Set during the Assess phase |
| Trust Score | Ongoing score (0–100) combining Risk Profile (40%) + Behavioral (35%) + Alignment (25%) |
| Trust Tier | Tier label (1–4) derived from Risk Profile Score ranges that determines how strictly an agent is governed |
| Governance Decision | Runtime verdict (one of four) that determines whether an agent operation is allowed, blocked, or requires approval |
How They Connect
An agent's Trust Score determines its Trust Tier, which influences the policies and guardrails that produce Governance Decisions at runtime.