Framework Module

Overview

The Framework module allows you to manage compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements. You can import standard frameworks or create custom ones tailored to your organization's needs.

Key Features

Import pre-built compliance frameworks
Create custom frameworks
Manage compliance items and requirements
Track implementation status
Link evidence and controls to framework items
Generate compliance reports
Framework-to-framework mapping

Creating a New Framework

To create a new compliance framework:

Navigate to Compliance - Framework
Click Add Framework button
Fill in the framework details:
- Name - Framework name (e.g., ISO 27001:2022)
- Version - Version number
- Description - Brief description of the framework
- Logo - Upload framework logo (optional)
Click Submit to create the framework

Adding Compliance Items

After creating a framework, add compliance items:

Open the framework by clicking on it
Click Add Item
Enter item details:
- Number - Item reference number
- Name - Item title
- Description - Detailed description
- Category - Group/category for the item
Save the compliance item

Answering Compliance Items

For each compliance item, you can:

Set implementation status (Not Started, In Progress, Implemented, N/A)
Add answers and justifications
Link related evidence documents
Associate internal controls
Add comments for collaboration

Framework Mapping

Map requirements between different frameworks:

Go to Compliance Mapping
Select source and destination frameworks
Create mappings between related compliance items
This helps identify overlapping requirements across frameworks

Importing Frameworks

Import pre-built frameworks from templates:

Go to Marketplace - Templates
Browse available compliance frameworks
Click Import on your desired framework
The framework will be added to your account

Generating Reports

Generate compliance status reports:

Open the framework
Click Generate Report
Select report format (PDF)
Download the compliance report