The Cianras Framework
A modular governance and intelligence framework for designing, operating, and auditing secure systems across their full lifecycle.
Our Philosophy
Principles that guide every engagement and architecture decision.
Trust is designed, not bolted on
Security and compliance are architectural requirements from day one—not retrofits.
Compliance without traceability fails
Every claim must be verifiable. Every action must be attributable.
AI without governance increases risk
Advanced analytics require oversight, audit trails, and accountability structures.
Evidence matters more than opinion
Systems must be able to prove what happened, when, and by whom.
Architecture outlasts tools
Well-designed frameworks survive vendor changes and technology evolution.
Framework Layers
Five interconnected layers that address the full spectrum of governance requirements.
Intent & Authority
Purpose, legal basis, policy
Establishes the foundational "why" and "by what right" for every system and process. Defines organizational mandate, regulatory requirements, and policy frameworks that authorize actions.
Assets & Flows
Data, systems, people, locations
Maps the "what" and "where"—all assets under governance, their relationships, movements, and transformations. Comprehensive inventory of data, infrastructure, personnel, and physical presence.
Controls & Enforcement
Technical, procedural, organizational
Implements the "how"—the mechanisms that ensure policy is followed. Technical controls, operational procedures, and organizational structures that enforce governance requirements.
Evidence & Audit
Logging, provenance, traceability
Captures the "proof"—comprehensive evidence of what happened, when, and by whom. Designed for forensic standards, not just operational logging.
Intelligence & Analytics
AI, pattern analysis, decision support
Provides the "insight"—advanced analytics and AI capabilities operating within governance guardrails. Risk-aware decision support with human oversight.
Everything is attributable. Everything is explainable. Everything is defensible.
Foundational Models
The building blocks that inform our architectural decisions.
CIAAN Model
Security & Assurance Posture — Definitions per NIST SP 800-53
Preserving authorized restrictions on information access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary information.
Guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity.
Ensuring timely and reliable access to and use of information.
The property of being genuine and being able to be verified and trusted; confidence in the validity of a transmission, a message, or message originator.
Assurance that the sender of information is provided with proof of delivery and the recipient is provided with proof of the sender's identity, so neither can later deny having processed the information.
PPTDL Dimensions
Governance Coverage
Roles, responsibilities, access rights, training requirements
Workflows, procedures, decision points, approvals
Systems, tools, infrastructure, integrations
Information assets, classification, lineage, retention
Jurisdiction, data residency, physical and logical boundaries
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