Framework

The core concepts, model, and normative structure of the TrustSurface Framework.

Normative boundary

These artefacts define the authoritative structure of TrustSurface. Informative artefacts support but do not override them.

All framework artefacts

Framework Overview

What TrustSurface is, why it exists, and how the framework is structured.

TSF-OVR-1 Informative

One-page Specification

The concise normative summary of the TrustSurface Framework.

TSF-SPEC-1 Normative

Trust Principles

The five design principles that shape TrustSurface.

TSF-PRI-1 Informative

Trust Surface Definition

Canonical definition of the Trust Surface.

TSF-DEF-1 Normative

Trust Surface Model and Domains

The six-domain model and how Trust Signals flow into posture.

TSF-MOD-1 Normative

Trust Signal Catalogue

The baseline set of observable Trust Signals across six domains.

TSF-SIG-1 Informative

Trust Surface Lifecycle

The five-stage operating rhythm: Discover, Assess, Harden, Govern, Signal.

TSF-LIF-1 Normative

Governance Integration Model

How digital trust connects to board oversight, risk, and ownership.

TSF-GOV-1 Normative

Digital Trust Maturity Model

Five maturity levels from Ad hoc to Optimised.

TSF-MAT-1 Informative

Glossary

Authoritative vocabulary for the TrustSurface Framework.

TSF-GLO-1 Normative