--- title: Creating a New Program description: Learn how to create, import, or customize compliance programs in The Guard. Follow step-by-step instructions to launch new programs, assign team members, and tailor controls to your organization’s standards. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home/a/solutions/articles/48001246908#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en-us) [Go To Customer Portal](https://help.compliancygroup.com/home?hsLang=en-us) ![Compliancy Group](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Compliancy%20Group%20Logo%20Full%20RBG-sized.png?width=300&height=54&name=Compliancy%20Group%20Logo%20Full%20RBG-sized.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home/kb-tickets/new) - [Go To Customer Portal](https://help.compliancygroup.com/home) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Risks & Assessments](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home/risks-assessments?hsLang=en-us) # Creating a New Program Creating a New Program     The Program module will allow Organizations to Start New Program, generate pre-existing Program content or create Custom Content**\*\***   ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/xzScs304jI3m9gPovAxPbj42y62JU6WGGQ-2.png)   **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [Creating a New Program](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home/a/solutions/articles/48001246908#Creating) - [Importing from an Existing Program](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home/a/solutions/articles/48001246908#Importing) - [Creating a Custom Program](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/home/a/solutions/articles/48001246908#Custom)   **Creating a New Program**   To Generate a New Program: 1. Navigate to the **Programs** module. 2. Select **+ Start New Program**. ( See below for additional 3. Choose the program the organization requires. 4. Click **Next** (located in the bottom-right corner). 5. Select the **Location**, then click **Next**. 6. Assign **Team Members** (Admin \> Team) who will be working on the program, then click **Next**. 7. Review the program setup details and click **Start Program**. 8. Once created, either: - Select **View Program** on the confirmation screen to jump directly into the program. - Select **Reset** to clear the form and start a new program setup.   ---   ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/2RRHe4ztUa-IeZLBU8lTUJ2L5QmIKhLn5A-2.png)   ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/zqqMgN-_BKTlGD5JhCoSspuiviOT4GEvDA-2.png)   **Note:** When creating a new **Data Security Program** select from the HIPAA and SOC2 standards and/or frameworks your organization needs to assess and address with this program. The program will launch tailored with the appropriate controls configured to meet the requirements of the frameworks you specify.   ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/wjQlne4gJvzNiO59BA2aBixFl5r0biCLaQ-1.png)   **Importing from an Existing Program**   To import from an existing program: 1. Navigate to the **Programs** module. 2. Select **+ Start New Program**. 3. Choose the program the organization needs. 4. Review/modify the program name: - *If a program with the same name already exists, append a unique suffix to the new program’s name.* 5. Select the **Location** for the program. 6. Choose **Yes** to import content from an existing program.   ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/SPSqgtyzKra5co8vv63LF__iAxOkFcJWGQ-1.png)         7. Select the existing program to import:    ***\*\* Imported content includes:** Associated Policies, Control Status, Risk Ratings, Tasks, Evidence, and Notes.*     --- ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/So4qLVhvzucaX4kMqvzalQsklqu7n-d-RQ-1.png)         8. Add **Team Members** who will work on the program, then click **Next**.   ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/w7_LkBvYnGGJO9e_qvqiTXZepay__cUMSQ-1.png)       9. Review the Program setup details, then select Start Program     ![](https://knowledge.compliancygroup.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/MuEQ6r3qMKD1pB5cgvUGkenc09zjybKB2g-1.png)     **Creating a Custom Program** **Note:** *Custom Program features are available exclusively to Enterprise customers. Please contact your CSM for additional details about this functionality.* To create a custom program: 1. Navigate to the **Programs** module. 2. Select **+ Start New Program**. 3. Choose the **Custom** option, then click **Next**. 4. Select the **Location**, then click **Next**. 5. Assign **Team Members** (Admin \> Team) who will work on the program, then click **Next**. 6. Review the program setup details and click **Start Program**. Custom programs are manually built to address standards that may not be covered by the existing program library in The Guard. 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