Tip Tuesday: Understanding Custom Frameworks in Apptega

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nishant.shah Posts: 13 admin
edited July 11 in Product Discussions

Understanding Custom Frameworks in Apptega

 Custom frameworks in Apptega are designed to help organizations meet their unique compliance and governance needs. Unlike standard pre-built frameworks, custom frameworks allow businesses to define their own controls requirements which incorporate internal policies and regulatory obligations. The flexible approach allows organizations to create a framework that aligns with their specific operations and industry compliance requirements.

 

On the Apptega platform, custom frameworks consist of controls, subcontrols, and detailed descriptions that guide users to meet compliance program requirements. Apptega users can add custom information for their specific needs with full platform functionality, although cross-mapping between frameworks is not available within custom frameworks. In addition to custom frameworks, Apptega can support custom assessments, tasks, risks, vendor questionnaires, and complete program imports to support your business needs (future articles will be added discussing each custom offering).

 

Building a Custom Framework in Apptega

See the below guide with additional information on how you can build, prepare for import, and implement a custom framework in Apptega:

 

1. Identify Your Compliance Requirements 

Gather internal policies and assess external regulations to ensure your framework covers all necessary obligations.

 

2. Compile Framework Control and Subcontrol Details into Import Template (See attached Import Template)

  • Name Framework
  • Assign unique names and numbers to each control and subcontrol. (Unique names and numbers will offer for in platform mapping to assessments, tasks, risks…)
  • Define Subcontrol Description Text - Provide clear descriptions for each subcontrol, specifying requirements, actions, related documents, and other guidance helping users meet subcontrols.

 

3. Submit for Import

Make any required format updates to your custom framework import file. Reach out to Apptega support through the platform or email for assistance with importing your custom framework.

4. Verify and Test the Imported Framework

Once imported (Apptega will provide status updates on your import), review the framework in the platform, ensuring all controls are accurate. Test assigning subcontrols, entering information at the subcontrol level and report any issues to the Apptega support team.

 

Conclusion

Creating a custom framework in Apptega provides your organization with a flexible, tailored compliance solution. While cross-mapping between frameworks isn’t available in custom frameworks, they offer users endless opportunity to create and manage streamlined compliance programs. If you need assistance during any stage of the process, the Apptega support team is here to guide you through creating and importing your custom framework successfully.

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