Policy module assists with defining and mapping policies to best practices/ frameworks/ regulations, and identifies overlaps in control objectives to reduce duplicative assessment efforts. Policy module also automates the distribution of written policies throughout the organization, tracking end-user policy acceptances and exception requests. Policy module collects evidence of compliance to control objectives through integration with other CCS components that provide both procedural and technical assessments, thus enabling analysis and reporting on compliance efforts. In addition, Policy Module ships with sample policies and policy templates to jump start a strong governance process.