Compliance automation and configuration auditing
A yearly audit shows how things looked on one day. Compliance automation checks configurations continuously against a written baseline and reports drift, so evidence is collected as the work happens rather than in a scramble before an audit.
What we do
- Baseline selection
- Automated scans on a schedule
- Mapping findings to SOC 2, HIPAA and PCI DSS
- Evidence packs for auditors
- Exception tracking
- Remediation planning
- Cloud account guardrails
Our team works with OpenSCAP to scan Linux systems against security profiles, with Prowler to check AWS, Azure and Google Cloud accounts against benchmarks, and with the Microsoft cloud security benchmark that Defender for Cloud uses to score Azure resources. We map the results to the framework the customer answers to, such as SOC 2, HIPAA or PCI DSS, and keep exceptions with an owner and a date.
This group links to our Cybersecurity and Cloud Management services. A passing scan means settings match a baseline, not that the business meets a regulation, so legal and audit advice still comes from the customer's own advisers. These are tools our team has experience with, not partnerships.
Leading platforms we work with
- OpenSCAP
- Prowler
- Microsoft cloud security benchmark
- Vanta
- Drata
Platforms and practices
- OpenSCAP Linux profile scans
- Prowler cloud account checks
- Microsoft cloud security benchmark scoring
- Control-to-framework mapping
- Drift detection and alerts
- Exception register with owners
- Evidence collection for auditors
- Remediation tickets and re-scan
References
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How we use Compliance automation and configuration auditing for clients
Cybersecurity
We find out whether everything you run is safe from attackers, then we fix it.
Learn moreCloud Management
Cloud cost review and management, without compromising on quality or security.
Learn moreCyber Automation
Custom AI agents that do repetitive work around the clock, with human review where it matters.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions we hear most. Something else on your mind?
Send us a messageDoes a passing scan mean we are compliant?
No. A scan shows that settings match a baseline on the day and in the places checked. Compliance also covers policies, training, vendor agreements and evidence of how people work, and the interpretation of a regulation is for your auditor or counsel. Scanning provides a strong body of evidence, not a certificate.
What is configuration drift?
Drift is the slow gap between how a system was set up and how it is now, caused by manual fixes, emergency changes and new services. Continuous checks with tools such as OpenSCAP for Linux or Prowler for cloud accounts show when a setting moves away from the baseline, so you correct it within days, not at the next audit.
How are exceptions handled?
Some findings cannot be fixed, for example a legacy system or a business need. Each exception is recorded with the reason, the compensating control, an owner and an expiry date. The list is reviewed regularly, so an exception does not quietly become permanent.
Which frameworks can the results map to?
Findings can be mapped to frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA or PCI DSS, and to benchmarks such as CIS, so one check serves several needs. The mapping is a working aid. Which requirements apply to you is a question for your auditor or counsel.