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Requirements

Requirements are the criteria within a framework that your organization must meet.

Understanding Requirements​

Each requirement represents a specific compliance obligation. Requirements are organized hierarchically within frameworks.

Viewing Requirements​

Tree View​

Browse requirements in their hierarchical structure:

  • Expand/collapse categories
  • See readiness status at each level
  • Quick access to requirement details

List View​

View all requirements in a filterable table:

  • Sort by any column
  • Filter by status, category, or custom fields
  • Bulk actions available

Requirement Details​

Click on any requirement to see its details:

SectionDescription
OverviewTitle, description, and guidance
ControlsMapped controls with status
Custom FieldsAdditional tracking fields
HistoryChange log and audit trail
CommentsTeam discussions

Mapping Controls to Requirements​

The core workflow in Gover is mapping controls to requirements.

Add Control Mapping​

  1. Open a requirement
  2. Click Map Controls
  3. Choose from:
    • Existing Controls — Select from your control library
    • Create New — Create a control and map it
    • AI Suggestions — Get intelligent mapping recommendations

AI-Assisted Mapping​

Gover's AI can suggest relevant controls:

  1. Click AI Suggestions in the mapping modal
  2. Review suggested controls with confidence scores
  3. Accept suggestions to create mappings
  4. Modify or reject as needed
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AI suggestions are based on requirement text, existing mappings, and industry best practices.

Requirement Status​

Requirements show their compliance status:

StatusMeaning
🔴 Not StartedNo controls mapped
🟡 In ProgressSome controls mapped, not complete
🟢 CompliantAll necessary controls in place
⚪ Not ApplicableMarked as N/A for your organization

Filtering Requirements​

Use filters to find specific requirements:

  • Status — Filter by compliance status
  • Category — Filter by framework section
  • Search — Full-text search in titles and descriptions
  • Custom Fields — Filter by custom field values

Bulk Actions​

Select multiple requirements:

  • Export to CSV/Excel
  • Bulk update custom fields
  • Generate reports

Best Practices​

  1. Work systematically — Address requirements section by section
  2. Use AI suggestions — Let AI help identify relevant controls
  3. Document rationale — Add comments explaining mapping decisions
  4. Review regularly — Requirements may need re-evaluation as controls change

Next Steps​