Activating a framework in DSALTA is the first step toward certification. This article walks you through the activation process and ongoing framework management.
Accessing the Frameworks Page
Navigate to Compliance > Frameworks to view all available frameworks. The page displays two tabs:
Active: Frameworks you've already activated and are working toward
Available: Frameworks you can explore and activate
Exploring a Framework Before Activation
Before activating a framework, you can explore its requirements:
Find the framework in the Available tab
Once you've enabled the framework, click Manage.
Review the framework overview, including:
What the framework covers
Typical certification timeline
Number of controls
Common requirements
Industry relevance
This exploration helps you understand what you're committing to before activation.
Activating Your First Framework
To activate a framework, contact the DSALTA team.
Once you're active in a framework:
The framework moves to your Active tab
Controls are added to your Compliance > Controls section
Relevant tests are enabled
Your Onboarding Roadmap updates with framework-specific tasks
Progress tracking begins at 0%
Understanding Framework Progress
Each active framework displays a progress indicator showing your completion percentage. This is calculated based on:
Control Implementation (50%): How many controls are fully implemented?
Evidence Collection (30%): Percentage of required evidence gathered
Test Results (20%): Automated test pass rates
The progress bar provides a quick visual indication of where you stand. Click on any framework to view a detailed progress breakdown.
Framework Detail View
Clicking on an active framework opens the detail view with several tabs:
Overview Tab
Displays high-level metrics:
Overall completion percentage
Control status distribution (completed, in progress, not started)
Recent activity and updates
Next recommended actions
Requirements Tab
Shows all controls required for this framework, organized by control category. You can:
Filter by control status
Search for specific controls
Assign owners to controls
View evidence requirements
Deactivating Frameworks
If you need to deactivate a framework:
Go to the active framework's detail page
Click the menu icon (three dots)
Select Deactivate
Confirm the action
Important notes:
Deactivating removes the framework from progress tracking
Controls and evidence are preserved, but no longer associated with this framework
Tests specific to this framework stop running
You can reactivate later without losing historical data
Only deactivate if you're certain you no longer need this certification.
Framework Prioritization
If working on multiple frameworks simultaneously, prioritize based on:
Customer Requirements: Which certification do customers need first?
Business Impact: Which opens the most doors for revenue?
Timeline: Which has the nearest deadline?
Overlap: Which shares the most controls with your current work?
Work on high-overlap frameworks together to maximize efficiency.
Next Steps
With your framework activated:
Review the requirements tab to understand all controls
Check which tests are already running from your integrations
Begin assigning control ownership to team members
Focus on high-priority controls first
Monitor your progress regularly