Governable infrastructure systems
Reference architectures and implementation frameworks for regulated, mission-critical environments.
Systems designed to support regulated environments with continuity, oversight, and institutional governance requirements.
Architecture patterns emphasize auditability, control mapping, and operational resilience.
System architecture overview
Institutional infrastructure built on three foundational pillars: sovereign control, compliance frameworks, and operational continuity. Each layer is designed to support the others while maintaining independence.
Infrastructure components
Governance-aware system components representing architectural capabilities. Each component is designed to support auditable operations with comprehensive governance.
Components described represent design capabilities and intended functionality, not deployed features.
Sovereign data infrastructure
Designed to support geographically distributed data systems with full jurisdictional control and regulatory compliance.
Identity & access management
Intended to enable enterprise-grade authentication systems with institutional governance and audit capabilities.
Operational continuity systems
Structured to allow mission-critical infrastructure for uninterrupted operation during crisis scenarios.
Governance & audit framework
Designed to support comprehensive audit and governance systems for regulatory compliance and institutional oversight.
Some systems incorporate validation and provenance methodologies originating from Project HGE.
Governance frameworks
Governance embedded as system design, not post-deployment compliance. Frameworks emphasise control mapping, auditability, and institutional oversight from inception.
Audit & compliance framework
Designed to support comprehensive audit capabilities for regulatory compliance and institutional oversight requirements.
Compliance standards
Data governance system
Intended to enable enterprise data governance with full lineage tracking and jurisdictional compliance capabilities.
Compliance standards
Access control framework
Structured to allow institutional-grade access management with comprehensive audit and governance capabilities.
Compliance standards
Standards alignment
Design principles and architectural alignment with international regulatory frameworks. Standards references describe design alignment only, not achieved compliance or certification.
Formal certifications are pursued and verified where applicable. References to standards describe design intent and target operating model.
ISO/IEC 27001
Information Security
Systems designed to align with international standards for information security management.
GDPR
Data Protection
Architecture informed by European Union regulation for data protection and privacy.
NIS2 Directive
Network Security
Design mapped to principles of EU directive for network and information systems security.
DORA
Digital Resilience
Framework designed to align with Digital Operational Resilience Act requirements.
ISO 22301
Business Continuity
Continuity and risk management capabilities mapped to international business continuity standards.
ISO/IEC 20000
Service Management
Operational frameworks designed to align with service management system standards.
Research collaboration and dialogue
Northflow engages in structured dialogue and research collaboration with policy and standards communities. These exchanges inform system design and contribute to evolving frameworks for governable infrastructure.
Implementation approach
Structured institutional methodology focused on assessment, validation, governance readiness, and operational transition. Implementation emphasises continuity and institutional oversight.
Assessment & validation
Comprehensive evaluation of institutional requirements, regulatory context, and governance readiness.
Key deliverables
Framework deployment
Structured deployment of reference architectures with jurisdictional compliance and audit capabilities.
Key deliverables
Integration & validation
System integration with comprehensive validation of governance frameworks and operational readiness.
Key deliverables
Operational transition
Structured transition to operational status with institutional governance and continuity planning.
Key deliverables
Technical resources
Reference, evaluation, and in-development materials for institutional stakeholders. Resources provide design context, framework guidance, and support implementation planning.
Availability varies by development stage. Materials are provided for evaluation, dialogue, and design review.
Systems architecture reference
Working draftReference material
Reference documentation covering infrastructure components, design patterns, and integration frameworks for evaluation purposes.
Governance framework outline
In developmentFramework outline
Implementation reference for institutional governance and audit capabilities, intended for planning and assessment.
Compliance mapping matrix
Working draftEvaluation material
Design alignment mapping across ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, NIS2, and DORA frameworks for evaluation support.
Security architecture reference
In developmentReference document
Reference analysis of security architecture patterns and threat mitigation strategies for design context.
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