RegML Author

RegML Author provides first-draft control implementation statements, suggests improvements, and identifies possible compliance issues.

Overview

The "Author" feature helps users draft and refine security and privacy control implementation statements with ease. Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing statement, Author provides structured guidance to ensure your documentation is clear, complete, and aligned with requirements.

How It Works

🔹 No Existing Statement? Author automatically drafts an initial control implementation statement based on the security or privacy control’s requirements. This example statement serves as a template, helping you get started quickly.

🔹 Already Have a Statement? Author reviews your existing implementation statement and suggests improvements to enhance clarity, completeness, and compliance.

Key Benefits

✅ Saves Time – Instantly generates a first draft, reducing the effort needed to write from scratch.
✅ Ensures Completeness – Helps meet security and privacy requirements effectively.
✅ Improves Clarity – Refines existing statements for better readability and understanding.
✅ Enhances Compliance – Provides suggestions to align with best practices and regulatory standards.

Examples

📌 No Existing Control Implementation Statement
Control: "All user data must be encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption algorithms."
Generated by Author: "Our organization encrypts all stored user data using AES-256 encryption, ensuring compliance with industry security standards. Encryption keys are managed securely following best practices."

📌 Existing Control Implementation Statement
User’s Statement: "We encrypt user data."
Author’s Suggested Improvement: "We encrypt all user data at rest using AES-256 encryption. Encryption keys are stored securely in a managed key vault to prevent unauthorized access."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does "Author" replace human judgment in writing implementation statements?
A: No. While "Author" provides helpful drafts and suggestions, users should review and customize statements to fit their specific security and privacy needs.

Q: Can I accept or modify Author’s suggestions?
A: Absolutely! The feature is designed to assist, not automate entirely. You can edit or refine any drafts or suggestions before finalizing them.

Q: Does Author ensure regulatory compliance?
A: Author helps structure statements based on best practices but does not guarantee compliance. Always validate implementation statements with compliance experts if needed.

Getting Started

To use Author, simply follow these steps:

1. Click Modules in top navigation bar.
2. Select the Security Plans module from the menu.
3. Select a Security Plan record.
4. Select a Control Implementation record from the Controls grid.
5. Click the purple wand icon to the right of the form ID.
6. View the following in the Author window:
   Suggested Improvements if there is already an implementation statement, such as improving clarity or addressing missing gaps, or
   A new implementation statement to use as a template or first draft..
7. Scroll to bottom of Author window.
8. Select Use This Statement to populate the suggest implementation statement for the Control Implementation.