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ICT Governance Framework - Blueprint and Policy Templates

Overview

This directory contains standardized templates for blueprints and policies that can be easily adapted to specific requirements as part of the CBA Consult IT Management Framework implementation.

Task 3: Create Blueprint and Policy Templates

This addresses Task 3 from the CBA Consult IT Management Framework smart tasks:

• Create templates for common blueprints, such as cloud infrastructure, security, and compliance
• Develop policy templates for areas like data privacy, access control, and incident response
• Ensure templates align with the target governance framework and industry best practices

Directory Structure

blueprint-templates/
├── infrastructure-blueprints/     # Cloud infrastructure templates
│   └── multi-cloud-infrastructure.bicep
├── security-blueprints/          # Security configuration templates
│   ├── zero-trust-architecture.bicep
│   └── identity-access-management.bicep
├── compliance-blueprints/        # Compliance framework templates
│   ├── gdpr-compliance.bicep
│   └── iso27001-compliance.bicep
├── policy-templates/             # Governance policy templates
│   ├── data-privacy-policy.md
│   ├── technology-selection-policy.md
│   ├── access-control-policy.md
│   └── incident-response-policy.md
└── validation-scripts/           # Template validation tools
    ├── template-validator.ps1
    └── validation-config.json

Blueprint Categories

Infrastructure Blueprints

• Multi-Cloud Infrastructure: Templates for AWS, Azure, GCP deployments
• Network Architecture: VPC, subnet, and security group configurations
• Compute Resources: VM, container, and serverless templates
• Storage Solutions: Database, file storage, and backup configurations
• Monitoring & Logging: Observability and audit trail setups

Security Blueprints

• Identity & Access Management: RBAC and authentication templates
• Zero Trust Architecture: Network segmentation and access controls
• Data Protection: Encryption and data loss prevention
• Incident Response: Security event handling procedures
• Vulnerability Management: Scanning and remediation workflows

Compliance Blueprints

• Regulatory Frameworks: GDPR, SOX, HIPAA compliance templates
• Industry Standards: ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT implementations
• Audit Preparation: Documentation and evidence collection
• Risk Assessment: Risk identification and mitigation templates

Policy Templates

Core Governance Policies

• Technology Selection Policy: Criteria and approval processes
• Architecture Review Policy: Design standards and review procedures
• Change Management Policy: Change control and approval workflows
• Data Governance Policy: Data classification and handling procedures

Security Policies

• Access Control Policy: User access and privilege management
• Data Privacy Policy: Personal data protection and compliance
• Incident Response Policy: Security incident handling procedures
• Vendor Security Policy: Third-party security requirements

Operational Policies

• Capacity Management Policy: Resource planning and optimization
• Backup & Recovery Policy: Data protection and disaster recovery
• Documentation Standards: Documentation requirements and formats
• Training & Awareness Policy: Governance education and communication

Usage Guidelines

1. Template Selection: Choose appropriate templates based on your requirements
2. Customization: Adapt templates to your organization’s specific needs
3. Validation: Use validation scripts to ensure template compliance
4. Implementation: Deploy templates using Infrastructure as Code tools
5. Monitoring: Track compliance and effectiveness using governance metrics

Integration with Framework

These templates integrate with:

• ICT Governance Framework: Core governance structure and processes
• Target Governance Framework: Multi-cloud optimization strategies
• Azure Automation: Automated deployment and compliance checking
• Governance Dashboard: Real-time monitoring and reporting

Best Practices

• Version Control: All templates are version-controlled in Git
• Peer Review: Templates undergo review before approval
• Testing: Templates are tested in development environments
• Documentation: Each template includes comprehensive documentation
• Compliance: Templates align with regulatory and industry standards

Getting Started

1. Review the Template Selection Guide
2. Choose appropriate templates for your use case
3. Customize templates using the Customization Guide
4. Validate templates using provided validation scripts
5. Deploy using Infrastructure as Code tools

Support

For questions or support with blueprint and policy templates:

• Review the documentation in each template directory
• Check the FAQ for common questions
• Contact the ICT Governance Team for assistance

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Last Updated: August 7, 2025 Framework Version: 3.2.0

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