The DVMS is an adaptive Culture-Enabled Governance System that enables businesses of any size to move from a static, paper-based system of cyber controls to a living, evidence-based system of Governance, Resilience, Assurance, and Accountability (GRAA).
At its core, the DVMS is a simple but powerful integration of:
Governance Intent – shared expectations and accountabilities.
Operational Capability – how the business actually performs
Assurance Evidence – proof that intended outcomes are being achieved
Rather than adding more complexity, a DVMS integrates fragmented frameworks and practices such as NIST CSF, GRC, ITSM, DevOps, and AI into a unified overlay system that enables leaders and regulators to see, in real time, whether the digital business is working as intended—and whether the risks that matter most are being managed proactively.
Through its MVC, CPD, 3D Knowledge, and FastTrack Models, a DVMS turns this integration into three distinctive capabilities:
A Governance Overlay that replaces fragmentation with unity. The DVMS provides organizations with a structured way to connect strategy with day-to-day execution. Leaders gain a consistent mechanism to direct, measure, and validate performance—across every system responsible for digital value.
A Behavioral Engine that drives high-trust, high-velocity decision-making. The DVMS embeds decision models and behavioral patterns that help teams think clearly and act confidently, even in uncertain situations. It is engineered to reduce friction, prevent blame-based cultures, and strengthen organizational reliability.
A Learning System that makes culture measurable, adaptable, and scalable. Culture becomes a managed asset—not an abstract concept. The DVMS provides a repeatable way to observe behavior, collect evidence, learn from outcomes, and evolve faster than threats, disruptions, or market shifts.
Instead of replacing existing operational frameworks, the DVMS elevates them—connecting and contextualizing their data into actionable intelligence that validates performance and exposes the reasons behind unmet outcomes.
By adopting a DVMS, organizations are positioned to:
The Digital Value Management System (DVMS) provides leaders with a unified, evidence-based approach to governing and enhancing their digital enterprise, aligning with regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
For the CEO, the DVMS provides a clear line of sight between digital operations, business performance, and strategic outcomes—turning governance and resilience into enablers of growth and innovation rather than cost centers.
For the Board of Directors, the DVMS provides ongoing assurance that the organization’s digital assets, operations, and ecosystem are governed, protected, and resilient—supported by evidence-based reporting that directly links operational integrity to enterprise value and stakeholder trust.
For the CIO, CRO, CISO, and Auditors: an integrated, adaptive, and culture-driven governance and assurance management system that enhances digital business performance, resilience, trust, and accountability
The three whitepapers below present a coherent progression that shifts organizations from compliance-driven thinking to a modern system of Governance, Resilience, Assurance, and Accountability (GRAA). Collectively, the three papers define a comprehensive system for building and governing resilient digital enterprises, grounded in evidence rather than assumptions.
The Assurance Mandate Paper sets the stage by showing why traditional GRC artifacts provide only reassurance—not evidence—and calls boards to demand forward-looking proof that their organizations can continue to create, protect, and deliver value under stress.
The Assurance in Action Paper elevates the conversation from leadership intent to managerial execution, demonstrating how the DVMS operationalizes resilience by translating outcomes into Minimum Viable Capabilities, connecting frameworks through the Create–Protect–Deliver model, and generating measurable assurance evidence that managers can use to demonstrate real performance rather than activity.
The Governing by Assurance Paper elevates the approach to the policy and regulatory level, showing how DVMS functions as a learning overlay system that links governance intent, operational capability, and verifiable evidence into a continuous loop—enabling regulators, agencies, and enterprises to govern by outcomes rather than checklists and to prove capability with measurable, auditable performance data.
The DVMS Cyber Resilience Awareness course and its accompanying body of knowledge publication educate all employees on the fundamentals of digital business, its associated risks, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and their role within a shared model of governance, resilience, assurance, and accountability for creating, protecting, and delivering digital value.
This investment fosters a culture that is prepared to operate within a system capable of transforming systemic cyber risks into operational resilience.
The DVMS NISTCSF Foundation certification training course and its accompanying body of knowledge publications provide ITSM, GRC, Cybersecurity, and Business professionals with a detailed understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its role in a shared model of governance, resilience, assurance, and accountability for creating, protecting, and delivering digital value.
This investment fosters IT, GRC, Cybersecurity, and Business professionals with the skills to operate within a system capable of transforming systemic cyber risks into operational resilience.
The DVMS Practitioner certification training course and its accompanying body of knowledge publications teach ITSM, GRC, Cybersecurity, and Business practitioners how to elevate investments in ITSM, GRC, Cybersecurity, and AI business systems by integrating them into a unified governance, resilience, assurance, and accountability system designed to proactively identify and mitigate the cyber risks that could disrupt operations, erode resilience, or diminish client trust.
This investment fosters IT, GRC, Cybersecurity, and Business practitioners with the skills to assess, design, implement, operationalize, and continually innovate a Digital Value Management System® program that operationalizes a shared model of governance, resilience, assurance, and accountability for creating, protecting, and delivering digital value.
DVMS Institute Chief Content Architect David Moskowitz, shares his insights on how the DVMS seamlessly aligns organizational strategy, governance, operations, and culture into an integrated and culture-driven overlay system that drives adaptive governance, operational resilience, and value assurance across complex digital supply chains.
The DVMS Overlay elevates an organization’s investment in ITSM, GRC, and Cybersecurity by uniting them into a cohesive system that Governs, Assures, and Sustains digital business performance, resilience, and trust.
The DVMS MVC Z-X Model universal design capabilities of Govern, Assure, Plan, Design, Execute, Change, and Innovate provide a standardized approach to optimizing, uniting, and innovating the frameworks and systems that underpin the DVMS. Each capability represents a critical dimension of resilience.
The DVMS 3D Knowledge Model provides a multidimensional lens to understand how teams and systems interact. The model maps organizational learning across three axes: X (past, present, and future knowledge), Y (team collaboration), and Z (strategic alignment). This model ensures that knowledge, culture, and strategy remain connected and adaptive.
The DVMS CPD Model seamlessly operationalizes organizational digital Strategy, Governance, Operations, and Culture into an integrated and culture-driven adaptive governance and assurance system that continually innovates the Creation, Protection, and Delivery of digital value.
The DVMS FastTrack Model is a phased, iterative approach that helps organizations adopt and mature their Digital Value Management System over time instead of trying to do everything simultaneously. This approach breaks the DVMS journey into manageable phases of success.
The DVMS Culture Assessment Tool (DVMS-CAT) helps organizations understand employees’ attitudes and perceptions toward cybersecurity risk management. The corresponding report provides insights into the cultural risks that could severely impact an organizational digital business ecosystem.
Guidehouse Security, Dr. Joseph Baugh shares his story on how his DVMS certification training enabled him to help a large energy company become compliant with TSA’s Directive for Pipeline Security
Rick Lemieux, the DVMS Institute’s Chief Product Officer, shares his insights on how the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NISTCSF) integrates with the DVMS to drive resilient digital business operations across a complex digital supply chain.
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