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CyTech AQUILA - Unified Compliance Framework (UCB)

Overview

The Unified Compliance Blueprint  is a module ofwithin Cyber Compliance that is designed to help security teams monitor the implementation of security controls, track compliance with frameworks, and manage blueprint engagement.

Key Features

  • Control Overview
  • Framework Overview
  • Blueprint Engagement Tracker
  • Mapped Control Maturity by Blueprints
  • Framework Readiness
  • Activity Feed

To navigate to Unified Compliance Blueprint module, please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Log in to CyTech - AQUILA

Step 2: Click on Cyber Compliance

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Figure 1. Overview

Step 3: Choose Unified Compliance Framework (UCB)

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Figure 1.1 Cyber Compliance

Step 4: Hover into leftmost panel to view all the Cyber Compliance sections. This Process is applicable in all navigating into a Module.

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Figure 1.2 Cyber Compliance Navigation

Dashboard

The Unified Compliance Blueprint (UCB) dashboard provides overall view of the blueprints, frameworks and the control overview.

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Figure 2. Unified Compliance Blueprint Dashboard

1. Control Overview

ProvidesThe Control Overview provides a high-level viewsnapshot of control implementation status. This widget displaysshows the total number of mapped controls, how many have been implemented, and the improvement over time based on score differences.

  • Controls ImplementedImplemented: – The number of controls actively implemented, reflecting realactual actions takenprogress toward meeting compliance requirements.

  • Score DifferenceDifference: – Indicates theThe percentage improvement in overall control maturity or coverage compared to a previous baseline. A higher value signifiesindicates better progressprogress.

    in implementing controls.

Clicking the Control Overview opens a detailed window displaying control progress and performance. The eye icon redirects you to the blueprints section related to that control. This window also showshighlights the score difference and includes widgets indicatingshowing the number of controls implemented and those yet to be implemented.

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Figure 2.1 Control Overview

Note: Controls Implemented is the same as "To be Implemented", both shows Control, Domains and Control Rank. Clicking the eye icon redirects to this page.

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Figure 2.1.2 Control Overview

2. Framework Overview

TracksThe Framework Overview tracks how blueprint efforts translate tointo framework alignment. This widget displays the total number of cybersecurity frameworks in the system, the number applicable to current blueprints, and the progress made.

  • Frameworks ApplicableApplicable: - These are the cybersecurityCybersecurity frameworks where at least one mapped control has been implemented.implemented, This indicatesindicating measurable progress toward framework readiness.

  • Score DifferenceDifference: – Represents theThe improvement in overall framework alignment based on recent blueprint activities. A higher percentage indicatesreflects broader compliance coverage across supported frameworks.

By pressingClicking the Framework Overview,Overview it will showopens a window that tracks implementation progress and measure itsmeasures readiness. This window also showsdisplays the score difference and progressingthe applicable frameworks thatprogressing aretoward applicablecompliance. toAdditionally, the blueprint. Framework alsoit shows how many controls arehave been implemented and notthose yet to be implemented.

Note: The Privacy Framework functions similarly to the Security Framework. It displays the framework, controls implemented, and readiness. The eye icon can also be clicked to access additional details.

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Figure 2.2 Framework Overview

 

By pressingClicking the eye icon ofnext to a framework,framework it will openopens a window that showsshowing its Readiness checkCheck and the total number of controls ofwithin the framework. The userUsers can alsoexpand extenddetails thefor information of the Progressed ControlControls and Pending ControlControls by pressing the "<" button. UserAdditionally, users can also edit the controls and add a standardstandards for the framework.framework from this window.

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Figure 2.2.1 Framework Overview

3. Blueprint Engagement Tracker

The clientClients can track blueprint efforts and their alignment with frameworks.frameworks Thisusing widgetthis widget. It displays the total number of cybersecurity frameworks in the system, how many are applicable to the current blueprints, and the progress made.

  • BlueprintsBlueprints: – This represents theThe total number of compliance blueprints available in the UCBUnified Compliance Blueprint (UCB) library. These serve as structured guides aligning controls with various cybersecurity frameworks.

  • Active BlueprintsBlueprints: –Blueprints Thesethat are blueprints that have beencurrently engaged with, containing controls that have been implemented or mapped to currentongoing compliance progress.efforts.

ByClicking pressingon theBlueprints blueprints, it will showopens a window aboutshowing Mapped Control Maturity by Blueprints., Thiswhich tracktracks blueprint completion rates and monitormonitors the latest updates of theon client compliance goals. The userUsers can search the blueprints and apply thethree threeavailable filters. PressingClicking theon activeActive blueprintsBlueprints will redirectredirects the client intoto the blueprint module section.

Note: Pressing the active blueprints button in the blueprint engagement tracker shows the same window.

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Figure 2.3 Blueprint Engagement Tracker

4. Mapped Control Maturity by Blueprints

Understand the maturity of controls across various blueprint domains. Each bar is color-coded to represent control rankings—from “Not Performed”Performed to “Continuously Improving”Improving—enablingmaking identificationit ofeasy to identify areas requiringthat require attention.

  • Not Performed
  • Performed Informally 
  • Planned & Tracked 
  • Well Defined 
  • Quantitatively Controlled
  • Continuously Improving
    • Search 🔍 - The client can search their blueprint
    • Filter ᯤ - Blueprint filter
    • Filter Options
      • Filter by
        • Non-Compliant
        • Fully Compliant
        • Partially Compliant
        • Mostly Compliant

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Figure 2.4 Mapped Control Maturity by Blueprints

Clicking a blueprint opens a window displaying the mapped control maturity byfor that blueprint. This view tracks control implementationthe progress and maturity of control implementation within the selected blueprint. Clicking Controls Implemented shows the list of controls that have been implemented. Clicking the eye icon redirects to the blueprint module section.

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Figure 2.4.1 Mapped Control Maturity by Blueprints

 

5. Framework Readiness

DisplaysThis widget displays the top five frameworks forby readiness, providingoffering a quick assessmentoverview of compliance progress across the most relevant frameworks. This widgetIt shows each framework’s overall completion percentage and highlights recent improvements.

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Clicking Pressingon onea offramework the frameworks, it will openopens a window that showsdisplaying its Readiness check,Check, Progressed ControlControls, and Pending Control.Controls—similar This isto the sameview asshown in Figure 2.3.1 Framework Overview.Overview.

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Figure 2.5 Framework Readiness

6. Activity Feed

TracksThe Activity Feed tracks recent actions.actions, This feed logsincluding evidence uploads and blueprint activity,activity. enablingIt monitoringhelps ofmonitor contributions, maintainingmaintain audit trails, and stayingkeep users informed about compliance progress.

Pressing

Clicking on the Blueprint Page will redirectredirects the user to the blueprint sub-module section.

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Figure 2.6 Activity Feed

To navigate to the Blueprints sub-module, click the left-side panel where Cyber Compliance is located, then hover over Unified Compliance Blueprints. Cyber Compliance (Domain) → Unified Compliance Blueprints (Module) → Blueprints (Sub-module).

Blueprints

This is where you can monitor your blueprints and ensure compliance with various security standards. The dashboard provides an overview of control effectiveness across different domains, showing the number of implemented controls out of the total available for each domain. You can use the search bar (1) to quickly find specific domains or controls, and the filter drop-down (2) to view blueprints based on their status, such as active or inactive. Each domain card displays a control effectiveness gauge, color-coded to indicate performance levels from “Very Low” to “Good.” By clicking the View Domain button (3), you can dive deeper into detailed progress, assess control maturity, and manage compliance efforts more effectively.

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Figure 3. Unified Compliance Blueprint

 

View Domain

1. Domain Details

OutlinesThis section provides a comprehensive overview of the selected blueprint domain. It includes a description of the domain’s objectives and monitorsthe keyoverall effectiveness of controls, represented by a control effectiveness gauge. You can also see the total number of implemented controls toout maintainof securitythe total available. Additionally, this section displays the distribution of compliance requirements across all sub-domains within the domain, categorized by their status such as Continuously Improving, Quantitatively Controlled, Well Defined, Planned & Tracked, Performed Informally, or Not Performed.

2. Controls

Each control within the domain is listed below with its description and the number of mapped frameworks it applies to. Controls are individual elements that must be addressed to meet compliance standards. Each control also has a maturity rank, reflecting the level of implementation and effectiveness based on the Mapped Control Maturity model.

3. View Details

By clicking the View Details button on any control, users can access more in-depth information, including detailed control descriptions and specific control questions. These questions help determine whether the control is applicable to the organization. Users can also attach evidence to demonstrate compliance. The page shows which frameworks are mapped to this control and how progress on the control contributes to the organization’s readiness score within each framework. This helps track compliance maturity and readiness levels effectively.

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DomainFigure Details3.1 Unified Compliance Blueprint

 

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SearchFigure -3.2 SearchUnified forCompliance blueprintsBlueprint

 

Filters - Shows filters for blueprint

  • All Blueprints
  • Active Blueprints
  • Inactive Blueprints

Readiness Overview

ViewThis page shows your progress across selected frameworks and exploreallows core controlsyou to strengthenexplore controls. Pressing the scope."View Details" button will redirect you to the detailed view of the control, as shown in Figure 3.2.

Note: By pressing Highlight Controls will show the user's 100% readiness in their framework. They work the same as Core Controls that redirect you back to the details of the control. Refer to Figure 3.2.

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Figure 3.3 Readiness Overview

SearchConclusion

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The SearchUnified Compliance Blueprint serves as a central hub for amonitoring coreyour blueprints and frameworks. It enables you to track their performance by assessing control maturity and Highlightedreadiness, Controlensuring effective management and continuous improvement.

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