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    The Basenorm Assurance Model

    Basenorm is built around a single assurance operating model that supports continuous compliance across European regulatory frameworks. Instead of managing overlapping standards separately, Basenorm defines controls once, links them to risk and evidence, and reuses them across the organisation.

    One assurance model, not multiple frameworks

    Traditional compliance tools treat each framework as a separate checklist. This creates duplication, fragmented ownership and point-in-time assurance. Basenorm uses one unified assurance model that underpins all frameworks. Controls are framework-agnostic and mapped automatically where required.

    • Single model underpins all frameworks
    • Eliminates duplication and fragmented ownership
    • Framework-agnostic control definitions
    • Automatic mapping where required
    ISO 27001
    NIS2
    DORA
    Unified
    Assurance Model
    SOC 2
    GDPR
    AI Act

    One model, multiple frameworks

    Evidence
    access-review.pdf
    ISO
    9.2.1
    NIS2
    A.3
    DORA
    11.1
    SOC 2
    CC6.1

    Evidence mapped once, applied across all framework requirements

    Controls defined once and reused everywhere

    Controls are defined once and linked to risks, assets, documents, owners and evidence. This single control definition is reused across multiple regulatory requirements without duplication or manual reconciliation.

    • Define controls once, link everywhere
    • Connected to risks, assets and documents
    • Reused across regulatory requirements
    • No manual reconciliation needed

    Continuous assurance by design

    Assurance is maintained continuously through automated monitoring, lifecycle tracking and evidence linkage. Readiness is not assessed only at audit moments, but maintained throughout the year.

    • Automated monitoring and tracking
    • Lifecycle-aware evidence linkage
    • Year-round readiness maintenance
    • Beyond point-in-time assessments

    Continuous Assurance Cycle

    Monitor
    Assess
    Report
    Current Status
    Active
    89%
    Audit Readiness

    Year-round readiness, not point-in-time

    Assurance Model

    Governance Core

    UCL

    Control Library

    Graph

    Governance Graph

    Norman

    AskNorman AI

    Platform Capabilities100%

    Fully integrated platform architecture

    From governance model to platform capabilities

    The assurance model is implemented through core platform components such as the Unified Control Library, the Governance Graph and AskNorman AI. These capabilities operationalise the model but do not define it.

    This is how Basenorm turns compliance into a continuous assurance operating model.