Framework Compliance

Multi-Framework Compliance Management

Comprehensive compliance management platform supporting multiple security frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and other industry standards. Perform maturity assessments, track control implementations, identify compliance gaps, and demonstrate security posture across frameworks.

Key Benefits

Multi-Framework Support

Manage compliance across multiple frameworks simultaneously with unified control mapping and cross-framework alignment capabilities.

Maturity Assessment

Evaluate organizational security maturity against framework requirements with structured assessment workflows and scoring.

Gap Analysis

Identify compliance gaps, prioritize remediation activities, and track progress toward full framework compliance.

Compliance Reporting

Generate comprehensive compliance reports, dashboards, and audit-ready documentation for stakeholders and regulators.

Features & Capabilities

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 1.1 and 2.0)
  • CIS Controls v8
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022
  • Custom framework support
  • Framework versioning and updates
  • Control taxonomy and categories

  • Structured assessment workflows
  • Control-by-control evaluation
  • Maturity level scoring (0-5 scale)
  • Evidence collection and attachment
  • Assessor comments and notes
  • Historical assessment tracking

  • Automated gap identification
  • Risk-based gap prioritization
  • Remediation plan creation
  • Action item tracking
  • Deadline and milestone management
  • Progress monitoring

  • Cross-framework control mapping
  • Control to asset linkage
  • Control to risk linkage
  • Implementation evidence tracking
  • Responsible party assignment
  • Control effectiveness measurement

  • Executive compliance dashboards
  • Framework maturity heatmaps
  • Compliance trend analysis
  • Gap analysis reports
  • Audit-ready documentation
  • Export capabilities (PDF, Excel)

Use Cases

NIST CSF Implementation

Implement NIST Cybersecurity Framework across your organization. Assess current maturity across five functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover), identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and track progress toward target maturity levels. Generate executive dashboards showing compliance posture.

CIS Controls Assessment

Evaluate implementation of CIS Critical Security Controls v8. Assess all 18 control families, document safeguard implementations, identify missing controls, prioritize based on Implementation Groups (IG1, IG2, IG3), and demonstrate security best practices.

ISO 27001 Certification

Prepare for ISO 27001 certification audit. Document implementation of Annex A controls, track evidence, perform internal assessments, identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and generate audit-ready documentation demonstrating ISMS compliance.

Multi-Framework Compliance

Manage compliance with multiple frameworks simultaneously. Map common controls across NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001. Eliminate duplicate efforts. Demonstrate unified security posture. Generate framework-specific reports from single control implementation.

Regulatory Compliance Tracking

Track compliance with regulatory requirements mapped to frameworks. Link controls to specific regulations, track implementation status, generate compliance reports for auditors, demonstrate due diligence, and maintain continuous compliance monitoring.

Security Maturity Improvement

Establish baseline security maturity, set target maturity levels, create improvement roadmap, track remediation activities, measure progress over time, and demonstrate continuous security improvement to stakeholders and leadership.

Technical Details

Architecture

Built on Django framework with structured compliance data models. PostgreSQL database for compliance records and assessments. Framework definitions stored as fixtures for easy updates. RESTful API for integrations. Celery for automated compliance monitoring and notifications.

Security

Role-based access control for compliance data. Audit logging for all assessments and changes. Secure evidence storage. Compliance data encryption. Fine-grained permissions for frameworks and controls. Protected against unauthorized compliance modifications.

Scalability

Supports unlimited frameworks and controls. Efficient queries for large compliance datasets. Optimized assessment workflows. Archive functionality for historical assessments. Performance optimized for enterprise-scale compliance operations.

Customization

Custom framework definition support. Configurable maturity scales. Flexible control categorization. Custom gap prioritization criteria. Tailored remediation workflows. Company-specific compliance templates. Customizable dashboards and reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What frameworks are supported?

Currently supports NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 1.1 and 2.0), CIS Controls v8, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and custom frameworks. Framework library is extensible, and new frameworks can be added through fixture imports or API.

How does maturity assessment work?

Maturity assessment uses 0-5 scale: 0 (Not Implemented), 1 (Initial), 2 (Developing), 3 (Defined), 4 (Managed), 5 (Optimized). Each control is evaluated, evidence is collected, and maturity score is assigned. Historical assessments track improvement over time.

Can I map controls across frameworks?

Yes, module supports cross-framework control mapping. Many controls are common across frameworks (e.g., access control, encryption, monitoring). Mapping enables single implementation to satisfy multiple framework requirements, reducing duplication and effort.

How does gap analysis work?

Gap analysis compares current maturity against target maturity for each control. Module identifies controls below target, calculates gap size, prioritizes based on risk and impact, and generates remediation recommendations. Track remediation progress and re-assess to close gaps.

Can I customize frameworks?

Yes, you can create custom frameworks, modify existing frameworks, add custom controls, define custom maturity scales, and tailor assessment questions. Module is flexible to support organization-specific compliance requirements and internal standards.

How do I prepare for audits?

Module generates audit-ready documentation including compliance status reports, control implementation evidence, maturity scores, gap analysis, remediation plans, and historical assessment records. Export reports in PDF or Excel format for auditors and regulators.

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