Comprehensive Compliance Framework Support
STREAM® supports a wide range of regulatory frameworks, standards, and best practices to streamline your compliance and risk management efforts.
Last updated: 14 August 2026
Why is managing multiple frameworks so difficult?
Traditional compliance approaches treat each framework independently, creating redundant assessments, duplicate evidence collection, and siloed reporting—making multi-framework compliance exponentially more complex and costly.
Multi-Framework Management Challenges
| Challenge | Traditional Approach | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Redundant assessments | Each framework assessed separately | Significant duplicated effort on overlapping controls |
| Duplicate evidence | Evidence collected per framework | Hours wasted gathering same proof repeatedly |
| Siloed reporting | Separate reports for each standard | No unified view of compliance posture |
| Control gaps | No visibility across frameworks | Security weaknesses fall through the cracks |
Multi-Framework Mapping
Map controls and requirements across multiple frameworks to reduce duplication of effort.
Compliance Dashboards
Real-time compliance status across all frameworks with drill-down capabilities for detailed analysis.
Automated Assessments
Streamline compliance assessments with automated workflows and evidence collection.
What compliance frameworks does STREAM® support?
STREAM® supports 14+ major frameworks out-of-the-box including ISO 27001/42001, DORA, NIS2, NIST (CSF/800-53/AI), SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, COSO, IFRS, and TSA directives—plus unlimited custom framework creation.
Framework Categories
| Framework Category | Examples | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security | ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 | Comprehensive security controls |
| Financial Services | DORA, PCI DSS, SOC 2 | Operational resilience & payment security |
| AI Governance | ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act | Responsible AI development & regulatory compliance |
| Data Protection | GDPR, HIPAA | Privacy & health data protection |
| Critical Infrastructure | NIS2, TSA Directives | Network/transport security |
ISO 27001
International standard for information security management systems (ISMS)
- Globally recognised certification
- Systematic approach to managing sensitive information
- Risk-based approach to security
- Covers people, processes and technology
ISO 42001
International standard for artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS)
- Structured approach to AI governance
- Risk management for AI systems
- Enhanced stakeholder trust in AI solutions
- Ethical AI development framework
DORA
Digital Operational Resilience Act for financial sector entities
- ICT risk management framework
- Incident reporting requirements
- Digital operational resilience testing
- Third-party risk management
NIS2
Network and Information Security directive strengthening EU cybersecurity
- Expanded scope covering more sectors
- Harmonised cybersecurity requirements
- Enhanced supervision and enforcement
- Improved incident response capabilities
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Voluntary guidance to help organisations manage and reduce cybersecurity risk
- Flexible and risk-based approach
- Five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover
- Adaptable to organisations of all sizes
- Aligns with industry best practices
NIST 800-53
Security controls standard for federal information systems and organisations
- Comprehensive security control catalog
- Defence-in-depth approach
- Baseline security requirements
- Regular updates to address emerging threats
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
Guidance to better manage risks to individuals, organisations, and society associated with AI
- Addresses AI-specific risks and challenges
- Promotes trustworthy AI development
- Governance framework for AI systems
- Focuses on responsible innovation
SOC 2
Auditing procedure that ensures service providers securely manage customer data
- Five trust service criteria: Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy
- Demonstrates commitment to data security
- Enhances customer trust
- Independent verification of controls
GDPR
Regulation on data protection and privacy in the EU and EEA
- Compliance with EU data protection requirements
- Enhanced data subject rights
- Breach notification requirements
- Data protection by design and default
HIPAA
US legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information
- Protects patient health information
- Standardised electronic healthcare transactions
- Covers privacy, security, and breach notification rules
- Essential for healthcare industry compliance
PCI DSS
Information security standard for organisations that handle credit card data
- Protects cardholder data
- Reduces risk of data breaches
- Builds customer confidence
- Avoids costly penalties for non-compliance
COSO
Framework for internal control to help organisations design and implement effective controls
- Enhances organisational governance
- Improves internal control systems
- Reduces enterprise risk
- Supports reliable financial reporting
IFRS
International Financial Reporting Standards used for financial accounting
- Global consistency in financial reporting
- Enhanced transparency and comparability
- Supports integrated risk management
- Aligns financial and non-financial risk reporting
TSA Cybersecurity Directives
Cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure in transportation sector
- Protects critical transportation infrastructure
- Incident response planning
- Vulnerability assessment
- Enhances national security posture
Custom Frameworks
Create and implement your own organisation-specific compliance frameworks
STREAM® allows you to create custom frameworks that align with your specific organisational requirements, industry regulations, or internal policies.
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Explore our EU AI Act compliance hub →How do frameworks compare across security domains?
Different frameworks emphasize different security domains—ISO 27001 is comprehensive, PCI DSS focuses on payment security, GDPR prioritizes data protection, while NIST CSF offers flexible risk-based guidance. STREAM® shows you coverage overlaps to optimize your control environment.
Framework Comparison Tool
Select up to 3 frameworks to compare their coverage across different security and compliance categories.
What are the benefits of unified framework management?
Unified control environments eliminate redundant work, compliance efficiency cuts the manual work of tracking multiple frameworks separately, gap analysis prioritizes remediation across frameworks, and continuous monitoring replaces point-in-time assessments with real-time visibility.
Unified Framework Management Outcomes
| Benefit | What It Means | Business Value |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Control Environment | Single control satisfies multiple frameworks | Meaningfully less redundant assessment work — ask us for a benchmark relevant to your framework mix |
| Compliance Efficiency | Automated mapping & assessment | From weeks to days for compliance updates |
| Gap Analysis | Cross-framework visibility | Prioritize fixes with biggest risk reduction |
| Continuous Compliance | Real-time monitoring vs. point-in-time | Always audit-ready, not just during audits |
Compliance Frameworks FAQ
Answers to common questions about managing multiple compliance frameworks with STREAM®.
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