| Protocol Name | Business Need | Description | Tech Spec | Class | Category | SubClass |
|---------------|---------------|-------------|-----------|--------|----------|----------|
| Multi-Factor Login Protocol | Verify a user’s identity before granting system access. | Requires users to authenticate with password + token + device verification. | Enforces credential checks via SSO/MFA providers, session tokens, and expiry controls. | Identity & Access Governance | Management Protocol | Authentication |
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Ensure only permitted users can access protected resources. | Assigns access rights based on predefined roles. | Implemented through IAM systems mapping roles to permission bundles. | Identity & Access Governance | Management Protocol | Authorization |
| Privileged Access Workflow | Control elevated rights for sensitive admin actions. | Requires explicit approval for privileged operations. | Uses just-in-time access, logging hooks, and elevated session tracking. | Identity & Access Governance | Management Protocol | Privileged Access |
| Badge Access Control | Manage physical entry to secure spaces. | Validates identity and logs entry events. | Badge readers, internal access tables, and timestamp logs. | Identity & Access Governance | Management Protocol | Physical Access |
| Password Rotation Protocol | Rotate credentials to reduce risk. | Requires periodic password updates following strict rules. | Enforces complexity and history constraints via directory services. | Identity & Access Governance | Management Protocol | Credential Lifecycle |
| Dual-Control Payment Protocol | Prevent unilateral execution of high-risk transactions. | Two authorized individuals must jointly approve transactions. | Uses multi-step signature capture, audit logs, and time-limited approval windows. | Multi-Party Authorization | Management Protocol | Financial Controls |
| Multi-Signer Release Protocol | Align authority across critical system changes. | Requires multiple approvers for pushing production changes. | Integrates CI/CD gating with approver lists and digital signing. | Multi-Party Authorization | Management Protocol | Governance |
| Delegation of Authority Matrix Protocol | Allocate decision rights formally. | Specifies who may approve actions at different value/risk levels. | Stored in policy repositories and enforced through workflow tools. | Multi-Party Authorization | Management Protocol | Delegated Authority |
| Workflow Ticket Lifecycle | Move work between teams in predictable sequences. | Standardizes task states from Open → Assigned → Review → Closed. | Implemented through workflow engines like Jira/ServiceNow with state machines. | Workflow Coordination | Management Protocol | Task Routing |
| Onboarding/Offboarding Workflow | Manage personnel transitions consistently. | Automates account provisioning and deprovisioning steps. | Driven by HRIS connectors that trigger identity and system changes. | Workflow Coordination | Management Protocol | On/Offboarding |
| Approval Chain Routing | Create mandatory review checkpoints. | Routes work to designated reviewers in sequence. | Uses conditional routing rules embedded in workflow automation tools. | Workflow Coordination | Management Protocol | Review Gates |
| BPMN Process Flow Protocol | Enforce proper process sequencing. | Encodes multi-step procedures as structured flow diagrams. | Executed by BPMN engines respecting gateways, timers, and conditions. | Workflow Coordination | Management Protocol | State Transitions |
| Version History Protocol | Track changes across collaborative docs. | Maintains chronological versions with authorship and timestamps. | Stores diffs and metadata in document management systems. | Versioning & Change Management | Management Protocol | Document Control |
| Git Branching Protocol | Prevent conflicting edits in codebases. | Defines how changes are committed, branched, reviewed, and merged. | Managed through Git servers enforcing merge rules and CI checks. | Versioning & Change Management | Management Protocol | Code Control |
| Template Update Protocol | Standardize document structures. | Automatically updates templates and alerts users to new versions. | Uses centralized template repositories tied to editing tools. | Versioning & Change Management | Management Protocol | Template Governance |
| Change Notice Protocol | Record all system modifications. | Logs every configuration or schema alteration. | Stored in change registries with required metadata fields. | Versioning & Change Management | Management Protocol | Change Logging |
| ETL Schema Validation Protocol | Ensure data correctness during ingestion. | Rejects or halts records that do not match expected schema. | Uses schema definitions enforced by ETL tooling and automated checks. | Data Integrity & Validation | Management Protocol | ETL Validation |
| Data Quality Rule Protocol | Prevent malformed records. | Enforces numeric, formatting, and range constraints. | Implemented as validation layers within data pipelines. | Data Integrity & Validation | Management Protocol | Field-Level Checks |
| Cross-Table Reconciliation Protocol | Ensure consistency across datasets. | Compares tables to detect mismatches before reporting. | Runs automated checksums and record comparison jobs. | Data Integrity & Validation | Management Protocol | Reconciliation |
| Validated Override Protocol | Allow human correction when safe. | Lets analysts correct failed fields with justification. | Logs override events with attribution and context metadata. | Data Integrity & Validation | Management Protocol | Manual Overrides |
| Incident Trigger Protocol | Surface abnormal system behavior. | Automatically activates incident channels based on system events. | Connects monitoring tools to alerting systems with severity mapping. | Incident Response & Escalation | Management Protocol | Detection |
| Incident Bridge Protocol | Centralize response coordination. | Creates shared rooms/channels for real-time updates. | Uses Slack/Teams API automation with timestamping and participant logs. | Incident Response & Escalation | Management Protocol | Communication |
| Severity-Level Protocol | Assign severity to prioritize handling. | Categorizes incidents into pre-defined impact tiers. | Maps severity to response requirements and escalation thresholds. | Incident Response & Escalation | Management Protocol | Classification |
| Root Cause Analysis Protocol | Restore service and prevent recurrence. | Produces a mandatory summary of cause, impact, and actions. | Structured templates stored in auditable repositories. | Incident Response & Escalation | Management Protocol | Resolution |
| Immutable Log Protocol | Maintain traceability across actions. | Stores non-editable records of user actions and system events. | Utilizes append-only logs with cryptographic or policy protection. | Compliance, Audit & Record-Keeping | Management Protocol | Audit Logging |
| Mandatory Training Verification Protocol | Ensure workforce compliance. | Tracks completed modules requiring manager approval. | HRIS automatically syncs completions and generates certification logs. | Compliance & Audit | Management Protocol | Training Attestation |
| Quarterly Access Review Protocol | Validate access rights periodically. | Requires managers to confirm or revoke permissions. | Runs review campaigns through IAM platforms with audit trails. | Compliance & Audit | Management Protocol | Access Review |
| Document Retention Protocol | Govern record lifecycles. | Specifies how long data must be stored before deletion. | Controlled through automated retention policies and archival jobs. | Compliance & Audit | Management Protocol | Retention |
| SOP Update Protocol | Keep procedures accurate and current. | Requires periodic review and revision of process documentation. | Uses CMS tools with review reminders and versioning tags. | Knowledge Management | Management Protocol | SOP Maintenance |
| Knowledge Base Stewardship Protocol | Maintain reference repositories. | Assigns page ownership and requires periodic audits. | CMS logs edits, owners, and timestamps for reference. | Knowledge Management | Management Protocol | Wiki Governance |
| Structured Drive Hierarchy Protocol | Organize shared storage predictably. | Defines folder naming and placement standards. | Enforced through shared-drive permissions and metadata tagging. | Knowledge Management | Management Protocol | File Taxonomy |
| Shared Drive Migration Protocol | Update storage structures without losing context. | Moves legacy folders into compliant structures. | Uses automated migration scripts with manual permission reconciliation. | Knowledge Management | Management Protocol | Migration |
| Quarterly Review Cadence Protocol | Establish recurring planning intervals. | Defines periodic strategy, reporting, and review cycles. | Calendarized through integrated planning tools. | Tempo & Planning | Management Protocol | Cycles |
| Stand-Up Rhythm Protocol | Coordinate team action in time. | Creates predictable check-in windows for alignment. | Repeating calendar events tied to task boards and status updates. | Tempo & Planning | Management Protocol | Daily/Weekly Rhythm |
| Reporting Lock Protocol | Freeze systems during critical cycles. | Prevents changes during reporting close. | Enforced by role restrictions and scheduled system locks. | Tempo & Planning | Management Protocol | Lock Periods |
| Submission Cutoff Protocol | Prevent stalled work. | Defines explicit time boundaries for deliverables. | Managed by workflow tools with automated reminders and flags. | Tempo & Planning | Management Protocol | Deadlines |
| Vendor Schema Change Protocol | Manage upstream changes from vendors. | Requires external systems to announce changes before deployment. | Logged in vendor registries and integrated with data ingestion alerts. | Vendor & Integration Governance | Management Protocol | Change Notification |
| Compatibility Export Protocol | Govern shared data boundaries. | Provides temporary format-aligned exports during transitions. | Generated from vendor APIs or export systems with schema mapping. | Vendor & Integration Governance | Management Protocol | Data Exchange |
| API Contract Protocol | Maintain stable interfaces. | Defines expectations for data shape, timing, and reliability. | Enforced by automated contract tests and integration monitors. | Vendor & Integration Governance | Management Protocol | Integration Oversight |
| Vendor Access Assessment Protocol | Assess exposure from external dependencies. | Reviews permissions and risk levels for third-party integrations. | Runs through governance systems linking vendor records to IAM. | Vendor & Integration Governance | Management Protocol | Risk Review |
