Standards & Compliance

Comprehensive Security Standards and Compliance Management

Manage organizational compliance with information security standards and regulatory requirements. Track implementation of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX and other frameworks. Conduct gap analysis, manage control implementation, prepare for audits, and maintain continuous compliance. Demonstrate security posture to auditors, regulators, and stakeholders.

Key Benefits

Standards Library

Comprehensive library of security standards and frameworks: ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, and more. Pre-built control mappings and requirements documentation.

Gap Analysis

Assess current security posture against standard requirements. Identify compliance gaps and missing controls. Prioritize remediation efforts. Track progress toward full compliance.

Control Implementation

Track implementation of security controls and requirements. Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, monitor progress. Link controls to policies, procedures, and evidence. Maintain control effectiveness assessment.

Audit Readiness

Prepare for internal and external audits. Generate audit documentation, evidence packages, and compliance reports. Track audit findings and remediation. Maintain Statement of Applicability (SoA) for ISO 27001.

Features & Capabilities

Standards & Frameworks

  • ISO 27001/27002 ISMS
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • CIS Controls (v8)
  • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry)
  • HIPAA (Healthcare)
  • GDPR (Data Protection)
  • SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley IT Controls)
  • COBIT 2019
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • Custom framework support

Compliance Assessment

  • Self-assessment questionnaires
  • Gap analysis tools
  • Compliance scoring and maturity levels
  • Control implementation status tracking
  • Evidence collection and management
  • Non-conformity tracking
  • Corrective action plans
  • Compliance dashboard and metrics

Control Management

  • Control library and catalog
  • Control-to-requirement mapping
  • Control ownership assignment
  • Implementation status tracking
  • Control effectiveness assessment
  • Compensating controls documentation
  • Control testing schedules
  • Control narrative documentation

Policy & Procedure Management

  • Policy templates by standard
  • Policy-to-control mapping
  • Policy version control
  • Policy approval workflows
  • Procedure documentation
  • Policy distribution and acknowledgment
  • Policy review schedules
  • Policy repository

Audit Management

  • Audit planning and scheduling
  • Audit scope definition
  • Audit checklist generation
  • Finding and observation tracking
  • Corrective action management
  • Audit evidence repository
  • Audit report generation
  • Follow-up audit tracking

Evidence Management

  • Centralized evidence repository
  • Evidence-to-control linking
  • Document version control
  • Evidence expiration tracking
  • Automated evidence collection
  • Evidence review and approval
  • Audit trail for evidence access
  • Evidence package export

Risk & Control Integration

  • Link controls to risks
  • Control effectiveness on risk scores
  • Risk-based compliance prioritization
  • Integrated risk-compliance dashboard
  • Control failure impact assessment
  • Risk treatment to control mapping

Reporting & Documentation

  • Compliance status reports
  • Gap analysis reports
  • Control implementation reports
  • Statement of Applicability (ISO 27001)
  • Executive compliance dashboards
  • Audit-ready documentation packages
  • Compliance trend analysis
  • Custom report builder
  • Export to PDF, Word, Excel

Continuous Monitoring

  • Automated compliance monitoring
  • Control testing automation
  • Compliance alerts and notifications
  • Drift detection from baseline
  • Periodic review scheduling
  • KPI and KRI tracking
  • Continuous improvement workflows

Use Cases

ISO 27001 Certification

Implement and maintain ISO 27001 Information Security Management System. Conduct gap analysis, implement required controls, prepare Statement of Applicability, gather evidence, and prepare for certification audit. Maintain compliance after certification.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Implementation

Adopt NIST CSF to manage cybersecurity risks. Assess current state against framework functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover). Create target profile, identify gaps, and implement improvement roadmap.

PCI DSS Compliance

Achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance for payment card processing. Track implementation of 12 requirements and sub-requirements. Prepare for QSA audits. Maintain quarterly vulnerability scans and annual penetration testing documentation.

GDPR Data Protection Compliance

Ensure GDPR compliance for personal data processing. Document lawful basis, implement technical and organizational measures, maintain records of processing activities (ROPA), prepare for data protection impact assessments (DPIA).

Multi-Framework Compliance

Manage compliance with multiple standards simultaneously. Map common controls across frameworks to reduce duplication. Demonstrate compliance efficiency. Maintain unified compliance posture across all applicable standards.

Audit Preparation

Prepare for internal, external, or regulatory audits. Organize evidence by control or requirement. Generate audit documentation packages. Track audit findings and implement corrective actions. Demonstrate continuous improvement.

Technical Details

Architecture

Django application with PostgreSQL for compliance data. Celery for scheduled compliance checks and notifications. Document storage integration for evidence management. REST API for integration with GRC platforms. Workflow engine for approval processes.

Security

Compliance data encryption at rest. Access control by standard and control. Audit trail for all compliance activities. Evidence tampering prevention. Secure document storage. Role-based permissions. Data retention policies.

Scalability

Support for multiple standards simultaneously. Efficient control and requirement queries. Handles large evidence repositories. Optimized for organizations of any size. Background processing for assessments. Archive completed audits.

Customization

Custom standards and frameworks. Configurable control libraries. Custom assessment criteria. Flexible evidence requirements. White-label branding. Custom report templates. Workflow customization. Integration APIs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What standards and frameworks are supported?

The platform includes comprehensive support for ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, COBIT, NIST SP 800-53, and other major frameworks. You can also create custom frameworks or import industry-specific standards. Each standard includes pre-built controls, requirements, and assessment templates.

How does gap analysis work?

Gap analysis compares your current security posture against standard requirements. You assess each control or requirement (Implemented, Partially Implemented, Not Implemented, Not Applicable). The system calculates compliance percentage, identifies gaps, and helps prioritize remediation based on risk and importance.

Can I manage multiple standards simultaneously?

Yes, the platform supports managing compliance with multiple standards at once. Common controls are mapped across frameworks to avoid duplication. You can see which controls satisfy multiple standards, maintain unified evidence repository, and generate cross-framework reports.

How does evidence management work?

Evidence documents are stored in centralized repository and linked to specific controls or requirements. Track evidence validity periods, receive expiration alerts, maintain version history, and organize evidence by standard or audit. Generate evidence packages for auditors with one click.

Does it help with ISO 27001 certification?

Yes, the platform provides complete ISO 27001 support including gap analysis against Annex A controls, risk assessment integration, Statement of Applicability (SoA) generation, ISMS documentation templates, and audit-ready evidence packages. Many organizations use it to prepare for and maintain ISO 27001 certification.

Can it integrate with risk management?

Yes, full integration with risk management module. Link controls to risks they mitigate, see risk reduction from control implementation, prioritize compliance based on risk levels, and maintain unified risk-compliance view. Controls update residual risk calculations automatically.

How are audits managed?

Create audit projects with scope, schedule, and checklist. Track audit findings and observations, assign corrective actions with due dates, manage follow-up audits, and maintain audit history. Generate audit reports and evidence packages. Support for internal audits, external audits, and self-assessments.

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