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# Templates and Tools
This section provides essential resources to support your journey through the Digital Pillar framework. These tools and templates are designed to simplify assessments, streamline planning, and maintain alignment with digital and cybersecurity best practices. Currently, the following resources are available, with more being added regularly as the framework evolves.
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## **1. Available Resources**
**1.1. Pathway Framework Document**
* **Description:** A comprehensive guide detailing the Digital Pathway framework, including architecture areas, maturity levels, and exemplar statements.
* **Usage:** Use this document to understand the foundational elements of the Digital Pathway and to prepare for assessments.
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**1.2. Assessment Tool (Excel)**
* **Description:** A structured Excel-based tool for conducting the Digital Pathway assessment, capturing maturity scores, and identifying areas for improvement.
* **Usage:** Complete the assessment by scoring your organisation’s capabilities across the five architecture areas and recording observations for improvement.
{% file src="/files/k5Et30fguxYDzJ2ep8Ed" %}
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### **2. Future Updates**
We are continually developing additional resources to enhance your experience with the Digital Pathway framework. Planned additions include:
* **Improvement Action Plan Template:** A tool to prioritise and track improvement efforts based on assessment results.
* **Continuous Improvement Tracker:** A resource for logging and monitoring ongoing enhancements to digital and cybersecurity practices.
* **Training Needs Assessment Template:** A guide to identify skill gaps and recommend training aligned with Digital Pillar requirements.
* **Executive Summary Report Template:** A high-level report format for presenting assessment insights to senior stakeholders.
Check back regularly for updates or subscribe to notifications to stay informed about newly released tools and templates.
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## **3. Access and Support**
If you need assistance with the current tools or have questions about future resources, please [contact the ADS SCS support team](/8RnoQ2Y1ZgHQnhYYpqoO/digital-and-cybersecurity-pillar/additional-resources/contact-and-support.md). They can provide guidance on leveraging the available templates and offer updates on planned releases.
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By leveraging these tools, organisations can approach the Digital Pathway framework systematically, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and progress in achieving their digital and cybersecurity goals. Keep an eye on this page for new additions and updates.
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