MBA capstone research brief
From digital sovereignty principles to decisions about critical digital services, supported by evidence.
By Gopi Haran M ↗ · International Business University, Toronto
Inside the brief
This external summary presents the capstone’s findings and OSAF V1 assessment approach for professional discussion and feedback.
The working definition, key findings and source lineage, including how the brief positions OSAF alongside CAN/DGSI 100-8:2026.
The Sovereignty Ladder, business outcomes, capabilities, control domains and Capability Test Matrix connect one critical service to evidence and action.
The brief explains critical gates, the readiness workflow, research limitations and the proposed pilot with independent reviewers.
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Author and sponsor
Prepared by Gopi Haran M ↗ for the MBA in Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship at International Business University, Toronto.
Industry capstone sponsor: Creative Emergy Inc. ↗
OSAF V1 remains a research and pilot-stage method. The brief describes its scope and limitations, including the need for live pilots and external validation.