Strictest-clause synthesis · 38 frameworks · 106 clusters

Compliance frameworks overlap more than they conflict.

ControlForge resolves the overlap into one audit-defensible specification per operational concern — the strictest applicable clause across every framework that addresses it, with full source attribution.

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38 frameworks · 1,932 controls · 106 hand-authored syntheses · 24 guides · 9 tools
Frameworks merging into one compliant specification Six framework boxes on the left pulse and feed into a central cluster node. From the cluster, a green checkmark and a list of compliant items emerge on the right. ISO 27001 SOC 2 PCI DSS DPDPA RBI CSF NIST CSF CLUSTER cl-backup COMPLIANT Backup architecture Restoration testing Immutability proof Air-gap evidence Satisfies all 6 frameworks
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How it works

Five strictness dimensions. One synthesis.

For any group of framework controls that address the same operational concern, there exists a strictest articulation across five operational dimensions: scope, threshold, method, frequency, and evidence. The strictest version of each dimension — often drawn from different contributing frameworks — becomes the audit-defensible target. One implementation, every framework satisfied.

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A sample synthesis

Backup architecture — one specification, fourteen frameworks.

cl-backup · 14 contributing frameworks

Ransomware-resilient backup architecture

CIS Controls v8.1, ISO 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS, RBI CSF, SEBI CSCRF, +8 more

Backup of information, software, and systems shall be designed for ransomware resilience: multiple copies including at least one immutable (WORM / Object Lock) and at least one offline or air-gapped copy; encryption at rest; separation of backup administrative credentials from production; automated execution at a frequency proportionate to criticality; restoration testing…

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Tools

Nine utilities for common compliance pain.

Focused, opinionated tools that leverage the knowledge base to solve specific compliance pain points. Each is auditable — outputs are derived from regulatory framework data with source attribution. All client-side; nothing leaves your browser.

Compliance Comparison ★ Premium preview Premium
Already compliant with one framework? See in seconds how much of another framework you have already covered, with examples and gaps. Free preview; detailed report behind paywall.
Multi-Regulator Incident Timeline Incident & Breach
Calculate concurrent CERT-In, RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and DPBI notification deadlines from a single detection timestamp.
Framework Overlap Compare Synthesis & Mapping
Select two or more frameworks; see every cluster where they overlap with the strictest-clause synthesis surfaced.
Cluster Finder Synthesis & Mapping
Describe an operational concern in plain language; surface the most relevant synthesis clusters.
SDF Designation Self-Check DPDPA & Privacy
Assess the indicative likelihood of DPDPA Significant Data Fiduciary designation against publicly-known criteria.
Cross-Border Flow Analyser DPDPA & Privacy
Specify data category, destination, and sector; surface applicable rule layers and the strictest specification.
DPDPA Notice Skeleton Generator DPDPA & Privacy
Generate a DPDPA Section 5 and Rule 3 notice skeleton from structured inputs. Downloadable as Markdown.
Vendor Risk Materiality Wizard Vendor & Supply Chain
Classify a vendor across RBI, SEBI, IRDAI materiality and DPDPA processor obligations. Output the applicable control bundle.
Audit Readiness Score Assurance & Audit
Self-assess across 10 cluster-aligned readiness dimensions. Output a readiness percentage with top gaps for prioritisation.

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Reading

Recent practitioner guides.

Long-form references — audit methodology and thematic deep-dives across Indian and global regulatory regimes. Source-cited, current as of publication date.

DPDPA consent

Granularity, withdrawal, and the Consent Manager ecosystem under DPDPA Section 6 and Rule 5.

Unified incident reporting

CERT-In, RBI CIMS, SEBI, IRDAI, DPBI — the multi-regulator timeline for a single Indian cyber incident.

Cross-border data flows

DPDPA Section 16 plus sectoral overlays — RBI payment data localisation, SEBI cloud, IRDAI, UIDAI, MeitY notifications.

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Recent updates

What's new.

2026-05-24
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v0.89 — Compliance Comparison preview launched (premium feature), homepage refreshed with hero animation
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New tool: Compliance Comparison — cluster-level carry-over between any two frameworks
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v0.88 — per-page HTML site for SEO + editorial homepage
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Methodology whitepaper — strictest-clause synthesis (framework-independent)
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Plain-English synthesis guide — what it is, how the audit cycle changes, what gets saved
2026-05-24
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v0.87 — 8 micro-utility tools live (cluster finder, framework overlap, SDF check, cross-border, DPDPA notice, vendor classify, audit readiness)
2026-05-24
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v0.86 — all 106 synthesis clusters hand-authored with structured strictness matrices
2026-05-19
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DPDPA audit checklist — practitioner reference for May 2027 enforcement
2026-05-19
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RBI Cyber Security Framework audit methodology — 2026 inspections
2026-05-19
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EU AI Act and ISO 42001 mapping — strictest-clause synthesis for August 2026

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