The Universal Controls Compliance Library
Multi-Framework Readiness Checklist & Audit Confidence Scorecard
De-mystify the complex process of achieving multiple compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) by focusing on the Universal Controls that satisfy all major frameworks. Download the comprehensive Multi-Framework Readiness Checklist & Audit Confidence Scorecardto identify your Implementation and Automation gaps.
Core Compliance Frameworks
The three most common and high-value compliance frameworks for modern technology companies
| Framework | Primary Focus | Target Audience/Industry | Key Control Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
SOC 2 | Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy of customer data | SaaS, Cloud Service Providers, Companies handling customer data | Trust Services Criteria (TSC): Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy |
ISO 27001 | Establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS) | Global organizations, companies seeking a comprehensive security standard | Annex A Controls (114 controls across 14 domains) |
HIPAA | Protecting the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) | Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses | Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule |
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The Universal Controls Compliance Library: Multi-Framework Readiness Checklist & Audit Confidence Scorecard
A comprehensive, proprietary tool that includes the Universal Controls methodology, your personalized Audit Confidence Scorecard, and actionable Compliance Gap Analysis. Available as a downloadable Excel workbook with interactive calculations.
What's Included:
- Complete Universal Controls checklist with framework mapping
- Audit Confidence Score (ACS) calculator and scorecard
- Compliance Gap Analysis template (Implementation & Automation gaps)
- Evidence quality scoring guide and best practices
The Universal Controls Approach
The library's unique value lies in identifying the Universal Controls—the set of security and operational requirements that satisfy controls across all three major frameworks.
By prioritizing these Universal Controls, a company can achieve 70-80% of its readiness for all three audits simultaneously.
Access Control
Control who has access to what systems and data, ensuring proper authentication and authorization.
Examples:
- Least Privilege
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- User Access Reviews
Asset Management
Maintain comprehensive inventory and classification of all organizational assets and data.
Examples:
- Inventory of all hardware/software
- Data Classification
Risk Management
Systematically identify, assess, and treat risks to information security.
Examples:
- Formal Risk Assessment Process
- Risk Treatment Plan
Security Operations
Operational security processes including incident handling and vulnerability management.
Examples:
- Incident Response Plan
- Vulnerability Management
Personnel Security
Ensure personnel are properly vetted, trained, and aware of security responsibilities.
Examples:
- Background Checks
- Security Awareness Training
The Audit Confidence Score (ACS)
A proprietary metric that provides a single, objective measure of your organization's readiness for a multi-framework compliance audit.
The ACS Formula
A weighted formula that balances implementation completeness with evidence automation
Control Coverage Score
70%Measures the percentage of Universal Controls that have been fully implemented and documented
Evidence Quality Score
30%Measures the quality of evidence provided, with higher scores for Automated System Logs (1.0) vs Manual Logs/Screenshots (0.8) vs Policy/Documentation (0.5)
Evidence Quality Scoring
The Compliance Gap Analysis
The ACS provides the overall score, but the Compliance Gap Analysis provides the actionable roadmap, focusing on two critical gaps that hold back your audit readiness.
Implementation Gap
Missing Universal Controls that must be implemented to achieve target ACS
Solution:
Universal Controls Policy Template Pack
Automation Gap
Implemented controls with low Evidence Quality Score, indicating high audit burden due to manual evidence collection
Solution:
Free Evidence Automation Pilot
Close the Automation Gap
Your Audit Confidence Score is being held back by a low Evidence Quality Score. Stop collecting screenshots. Start your free pilot to automate evidence collection for your top 5 missing controls and instantly boost your ACS.
Free "Evidence Automation" Pilot
- 14-day free trial of automated evidence collection
- Connect your existing systems (Jira, GitHub, HRIS) to Toolkit Cafe
- Automatically collect evidence for your top 5 missing controls
- Personalized onboarding call with a Toolkit Cafe Compliance Engineer
No credit card required • High-intent lead capture • Direct handoff to sales/onboarding
Close the Implementation Gap
Get the 5 essential policy templates (Access Control, Risk Management, etc.) that satisfy 80% of SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA requirements.
Universal Controls Policy Template Pack
- 5 essential policy templates covering all Universal Control categories
- Satisfies 80% of SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA requirements
- Framework mapping included for each control
- Implementation guides and best practices
Low-friction lead capture • Immediate access • Nurturing sequence to automation pilot
Why the Universal Controls Approach Works
Readiness Achieved
By focusing on Universal Controls, you achieve majority readiness across all three frameworks simultaneously, eliminating redundant work.
Faster Certification
Companies using the Universal Controls approach achieve multiple certifications 3x faster than sequential implementation.
Cost Reduction
Reduce audit preparation costs by up to 60% through automation and eliminating duplicate control implementations.
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