Compliance Overview
Cert-IX Compliance helps you manage regulatory requirements, security frameworks, and internal policies to maintain a strong compliance posture.
Compliance Features​
Framework Management​
Track compliance with security frameworks:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- CIS Controls
- Custom frameworks
Policy Management​
Create and enforce security policies:
- Policy creation
- Policy distribution
- Compliance tracking
- Exception management
Audit Support​
Prepare for and manage audits:
- Evidence collection
- Audit preparation
- Finding tracking
- Remediation
Compliance Dashboard​
Overview Metrics​
- Overall compliance score
- Framework compliance
- Policy compliance
- Upcoming deadlines
Compliance Status​
- Compliant controls
- Partially compliant
- Non-compliant
- Not assessed
Action Items​
- Required actions
- Approaching deadlines
- Recent changes
- Priority items
Getting Started​
Step 1: Select Frameworks​
- Navigate to Compliance → Frameworks
- Browse available frameworks
- Select applicable frameworks
- Configure scoping
Step 2: Map Controls​
- Review framework controls
- Map to your systems
- Assign owners
- Document implementation
Step 3: Assess Compliance​
- Conduct assessments
- Gather evidence
- Document status
- Track gaps
Step 4: Remediate Gaps​
- Prioritize findings
- Create remediation plans
- Implement fixes
- Verify compliance
Compliance Workflows​
Continuous Compliance​
Ongoing compliance management:
- Automated assessments
- Real-time monitoring
- Continuous evidence
- Drift detection
Periodic Assessment​
Scheduled compliance reviews:
- Quarterly reviews
- Annual assessments
- Pre-audit checks
- Certification renewals
Exception Management​
Handle compliance exceptions:
- Exception requests
- Approval workflows
- Time-limited exceptions
- Compensating controls
Evidence Management​
Evidence Collection​
- Automatic collection
- Manual uploads
- System integrations
- Evidence linking
Evidence Types​
- Configuration screenshots
- Log exports
- Policy documents
- Procedure documentation
Evidence Lifecycle​
- Collection
- Review
- Approval
- Archival
Reporting​
Compliance Reports​
- Executive summary
- Framework status
- Gap analysis
- Remediation progress
Audit Reports​
- Audit evidence packages
- Control documentation
- Assessment results
- Historical trends
Custom Reports​
- Selected frameworks
- Date ranges
- Specific controls
- Export formats
Regulatory Support​
Industry Regulations​
Support for:
- GDPR (data privacy)
- HIPAA (healthcare)
- PCI DSS (payment)
- SOX (financial)
Regional Requirements​
- US regulations
- EU regulations
- Regional specifics
- Country-specific rules
Best Practices​
- Start with frameworks - Establish compliance baseline
- Map completely - Cover all controls
- Assign owners - Clear accountability
- Collect evidence continuously - Don't scramble before audits
- Track gaps - Know your non-compliance
- Remediate promptly - Fix issues quickly
Next Steps: