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The Digital Asset Accountability Framework.

Five controls every institution needs for the digital assets in its data, and the policy and program work that makes them hold.

01 // The five controls
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Discover. Inventory. Secure. Monitor. Audit.

01Discover

Scan authorized data for key material as a routine step, not an afterthought.

02Inventory

Record each find with its source, type, value and handler.

03Secure

Hold keys under threshold custody with separated duties.

04Monitor

Watch case wallets for movement and exceptions.

05Audit

Reconcile and report on assets, custody and access every year.

02 // Policy
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What belongs in your policy.

  • ScopeWhich data is scanned for key material, and when
  • Evidence handlingWallet material treated as evidence and as property
  • CustodyWhere keys are held, and who may see, approve or move them
  • LoggingEvery access and action recorded
  • ExceptionsWhat happens when an asset moves without authority
  • ReportingWho reports what, to whom, and how often
03 // Program development
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From pilot to institutional program.

01Assess

Map data sources, current process and legal authority.

02Pilot

Run discovery on real data and size the opportunity.

03Codify

Write SOPs and custody rules; train investigators, examiners and prosecutors.

04Scale

Extend to every site and unit, with reporting to leadership and oversight.

CAT Labs has delivered programs and training in seven regions, from single agencies to national programs.

Program briefing

Build a program that holds up.

We help agencies write the policy, train the people and deploy the tools.