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Compliance Reporting

Patch compliance evidence. Delivered automatically.

Automated monthly reports showing patch compliance across your entire estate. Essential evidence for Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and cyber insurance renewals, with no manual effort required.

Cyber Essentials Evidence
ISO 27001 Reports
Insurance Ready
Monthly Delivery
Monthly
Report Frequency
3+
Frameworks Covered
Automated
Report Generation
Audit Ready
Evidence Format
What Is Included

Compliance reporting for every framework. All automated.

We generate the compliance evidence you need for every framework, automatically, every month.

Cyber Essentials Patch Evidence

Automated reports demonstrating that all critical and high-severity patches have been applied within 14 days of release. Ready-to-submit evidence for Cyber Essentials assessments.

14-Day ComplianceCE EvidenceAssessment Ready

ISO 27001 Compliance Reports

Patch compliance reports aligned to ISO 27001 control A.12.6.1 (technical vulnerability management). Documented evidence for your ISMS and certification audits.

A.12.6.1ISMS EvidenceAudit Ready

Cyber Insurance Evidence

Detailed patch compliance reports that satisfy cyber insurance renewal requirements. Demonstrate active patch management to insurers and potentially reduce your premium.

Insurance RenewalPremium ReductionActive Management

Estate-Wide Patch Status

A single report showing patch compliance status for every device in your estate. OS patches, application patches, and server patches all visible in one place.

Full Estate ViewAll Patch TypesSingle Report

Exception Reporting

Devices that cannot be patched within the standard window are documented with reasons and remediation plans. Exceptions managed and tracked to resolution.

Exception TrackingRemediation PlansRisk Acceptance

Compliance Trend Reporting

Monthly trend reports showing your patch compliance rate over time. Useful for board reporting, demonstrating continuous improvement, and insurance negotiations.

Trend AnalysisBoard ReportsContinuous Improvement
How We Work

Automated reporting from day one. No manual effort.

01

Reporting Requirements

We agree the reporting format and frequency with your team. Reports tailored to your specific compliance requirements, whether Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, or insurance.

02

Data Collection

Automated data collection from your patch management platform. Every device, every patch, every deployment timestamp captured and stored.

03

Compliance Calculation

Patch compliance calculated against your chosen framework requirements. 14-day compliance for Cyber Essentials, control-specific evidence for ISO 27001.

04

Exception Identification

Devices not meeting compliance thresholds identified and documented. Reasons captured and remediation plans created for each exception.

05

Report Generation

Automated reports generated and delivered to agreed recipients. Reports formatted for your specific audience, from technical teams to board level.

06

Trend Analysis

Monthly trend data compiled to show compliance improvement over time. Year-on-year comparisons available for insurance and audit purposes.

Real Results

Compliance reporting delivered for UK businesses.

Professional Services Firm, Birmingham

A 150-person accountancy firm needed to demonstrate patch compliance for their Cyber Essentials Plus renewal. They had no formal reporting process and could not evidence 14-day compliance.

Automated compliance reporting implemented. First report showed 94% compliance. All gaps remediated within 2 weeks. Cyber Essentials Plus renewed successfully.

Technology Company, London

A software company undergoing ISO 27001 certification needed to demonstrate a formal patch compliance reporting process as evidence for control A.12.6.1.

Monthly compliance reports implemented and documented in the ISMS. ISO 27001 certification achieved. Auditors satisfied with the evidence trail and reporting process.

Healthcare Provider, Manchester

A private clinic faced a 35% cyber insurance premium increase at renewal. Their insurer cited lack of documented patch management as a key risk factor.

Automated patch compliance reporting implemented. 12 months of compliance evidence provided to insurer. Premium increase reduced to 8%. Insurer satisfied with active management.

Get Started

See what your patch compliance report would look like. Free sample, no commitment.

We will run a free patch compliance scan of your estate and produce a sample report showing exactly what you would receive every month.