# Cross-Framework Reuse

Reuse monitors and documents across multiple frameworks to reduce duplicate work and accelerate compliance.

When the same requirement exists across frameworks, evidence and results are shared automatically.

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Documents and monitors are shared across frameworks when requirements overlap. Completing a control once can satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously.
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:::tip
Start with your most demanding framework (e.g., SOC 2). This maximizes reuse across other frameworks like ISO or GDPR.
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## Steps

<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>
<Step title="Add Multiple Frameworks">
  Add multiple frameworks in **Compliance Center**.
</Step>
<Step title="Complete Control">
  Complete a control in one framework.
</Step>
<Step title="View Other Framework">
  Open another framework with shared requirements.
</Step>
<Step title="Verify Reuse">
  Confirm status and evidence are already populated.
</Step>
</Steps>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>Evidence is reused across frameworks automatically.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Duplicate work is reduced.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Compliance progress accelerates significantly.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Reuse Not Applying" defaultOpen>
If reuse is not working:

- Ensure frameworks share overlapping controls
- Confirm the same monitor or document is used
</Accordion>

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