Frameworks in ISMS.online let you create a pre-defined project structure designed to help you achieve a specific outcome.

For example:

  • You might have a framework for another information security standard such as NIST. Creating a project from that framework will lay out the requirements and provide a space to document how you meet them — similar to how the ISO 27001 Policies and Controls area works.
  • You may also have pre-built frameworks for recurring HR processes, such as Recruitment or Induction, aligned with your policies in section A.7 of the 27002 Annex. These frameworks guide hiring managers through key security-related tasks such as background checks, account setup, and induction into your information security policies.

Creating a Project from a Framework

To see available frameworks:

  1. Go to the Work menu and select All Work.
  2. Click Create New.
  3. Choose Project, then click Create.

On the next page, you’ll see a list of frameworks available to your organisation.

  • Frameworks created by your organisation will appear first.
  • Frameworks from ISMS.online or partners are listed below.
  • Use the search bar to find a framework by name (e.g. “ISO 27001” or “Recruitment”).

Hovering over a framework name will show details about what it includes, such as pre-populated notes, documents, or tasks. Clicking a framework will start the creation process for your new project.

Customising a Project from a Framework

Projects created from a framework will have pre-populated Phases, Deliverables, and Activities. Just like any other project in ISMS.online, you can edit, delete, or add new items to suit your needs.





Creating a New Project Framework

Project Frameworks enable repeatable work, such as business continuity plans or standard onboarding activities for new staff.

Any existing project can be turned into a framework — but note:

  • Once converted, it will no longer appear in All Work or Project listings.
  • If you still need the original project, clone it first, then convert the clone into a framework.

Before converting to a framework:

  1. The project’s current name will become the framework name.
  2. The project’s image will be shown next to the framework name in the creation screen.
  3. After creation, you can edit all aspects of the framework except its description.




To create a framework:

  1. Open the project and click Settings (top right).
  2. Scroll to Advanced Project Settings and select Convert to Framework.
  3. In the pop-up menu, you can:
    • Add a description (displayed when hovering over the framework name).
    • Choose to include Notes, To-dos, and/or Documents.
  4. Save your changes.

Tip: Note the project ID (found in the project URL). This makes it easy to locate the framework later for updates.

Updating an Existing Project Framework

When you update a framework’s structure, the changes apply to new projects created from it (existing projects remain unchanged).

You can only edit frameworks:

  • Created by someone in your organisation.
  • Where you are an admin on the framework project.

If the framework includes notes, documents, or discussions, only the latest version of each will be copied into new projects.

To edit a framework:

  1. Go to Work > All Work.
  2. Click Create New.
  3. Choose Project.
  4. In the framework list, hover over the framework you want to edit.
  5. Note the ID shown at the end of the link in your browser’s status bar.
  6. Open any project you can access, then replace the number in the URL after /projects/ with the framework’s ID and press Enter.
  7. This will open the framework project for editing.

Frameworks Available in ISMS.online

We offer a growing library of frameworks. To have a framework from our website enabled for your organisation, contact our support team at support@isms.online.