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  1. Compliance Center

Add Compliance Framework

Add a compliance framework to begin tracking controls, monitors, and documents required for compliance.
Who can use this feature?
All Account Owners and Security Admins
Available on the Business plan

Add A Framework#

1
Sign in to WatchDog Security
Sign in to the WatchDog Security Platform.
2
Open Compliance Center
Navigate to the Compliance Center from the sidebar.
3
Click Add Framework
Click the Add Framework button.
4
Select Framework
Choose a framework from the Framework dropdown.
5
Select Users
Select users in Users to define scope.
6
Select Integrations
Choose integrations for automated evidence collection.
7
Create Framework
Click Add Framework to create the framework.

What Happens Next#

The framework is added to the Compliance Center.
Controls, monitors, and documents are automatically generated.
Compliance tracking begins based on assigned scope.

Troubleshooting#

Framework Cannot Be Created
If the framework cannot be added:
Ensure your account is on the Business plan
Verify required fields (Framework, Users) are selected
Users Not Available In Dropdown
Modified at 2026-03-17 22:49:40
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