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Cross-framework analysis and mappings

Cross-framework analysis shows where one recorded control, outcome or evidence item can support several governance views. It reduces duplicate work, but it does not make unlike requirements equivalent.

Gamut provides Cross-Framework View, EU AI Act Mapping, NIST RMF Mapping, ISO 42001 Mapping, ISO 42005 Mapping and NAGF Compliance views. Each uses the records available to the current workspace and system.

Use a mapping to answer:

  • Which existing controls may support this requirement?
  • Which evidence can be reused without changing its meaning?
  • Where does the target framework require additional scope, legal analysis or assurance?
  • Which gaps are unique to the target framework?

A mapped relationship does not by itself prove implementation, operating effectiveness, legal applicability, conformity or certification readiness. Frameworks differ in subject, terminology, unit of assessment, required evidence and decision authority.

For example, a GTSAF security control may support an EU AI Act risk-management obligation, but the legal role, applicable article, quality-management context and conformity evidence still require separate assessment.

  1. Select the correct system and confirm its authoritative route.
  2. Review the source item’s score, evidence and assurance depth.
  3. Read the target requirement in its own framework context.
  4. Decide whether the evidence is reusable, partially supportive or irrelevant.
  5. Record any target-specific evidence, gap or conclusion.
  6. Revisit the mapping after scope, framework version or evidence changes.

Use “mapped support”, “potentially reusable evidence” or “traceability coverage”. Avoid “compliant through inheritance”, “automatically satisfied” or “certified by mapping”.