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Compliance and Audit Readiness

Audit-ready access controls. Evidence produced on demand.

Zero Trust is not just a security architecture. It is a compliance framework. We deploy Zero Trust controls that satisfy ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, and cyber insurance requirements for UK businesses, with full audit trails and automated reporting.

100%

of access events logged with full context for audit and investigation

On demand

compliance reports for ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and cyber insurance

First time

certification pass rate for clients with Zero Trust controls in place

UK-wide

compliance support for businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales

What We Deliver

Compliance and audit capabilities.

Complete Access Audit Trail

Every access request, authentication decision, and session logged with full context including user, device, location, application, and outcome. Logs retained and searchable. Audit evidence produced on demand.

ISO 27001 Access Control Alignment

Zero Trust controls mapped to ISO 27001 Annex A access control requirements. Policy documentation produced. Evidence packages prepared for certification audits. Ongoing compliance maintained through continuous monitoring.

Cyber Essentials Plus Evidence

Zero Trust deployment produces the access control evidence required for Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Device compliance, MFA enforcement, and access restriction all documented and evidenced.

Cyber Insurance Compliance

Zero Trust controls directly address the access control requirements of most UK cyber insurance policies. MFA enforcement, privileged access management, and monitoring all documented for underwriter review.

GDPR Access Control Documentation

Access controls documented to demonstrate GDPR compliance for personal data access. Data access logs available for subject access requests and breach investigations. Retention policies aligned to GDPR requirements.

Automated Compliance Reporting

Compliance reports generated automatically on a scheduled basis. Access review reports, privileged access reports, and policy exception reports all available without manual effort. Reports formatted for auditor consumption.

How It Works

From compliance gaps to audit-ready controls.

01

Compliance Requirements Mapping

We map your compliance obligations across ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, cyber insurance, and any sector-specific requirements. Access control gaps identified against each framework.

02

Zero Trust Controls Alignment

Zero Trust architecture designed to satisfy your compliance requirements. Each control mapped to the specific compliance requirement it addresses. Evidence collection built into the deployment from day one.

03

Audit Trail Configuration

Logging configured to capture all required audit data. Log retention periods set to meet compliance requirements. Log integrity controls deployed to prevent tampering.

04

Policy Documentation

Access control policies documented in the format required by your compliance frameworks. Policy review schedule established. Version control and approval workflows configured.

05

Compliance Reporting Automation

Automated reports configured for each compliance framework. Report schedules aligned to audit cycles. Dashboards created for ongoing compliance monitoring by your team.

06

Audit Support and Evidence Packaging

When audits occur, we prepare evidence packages demonstrating Zero Trust control effectiveness. Auditor questions answered with reference to logged data. Certification support provided throughout the process.

UK Case Studies

Compliance achieved across the UK.

Legal Firm, London

Challenge: A London law firm needed to achieve ISO 27001 certification. Their access control documentation was incomplete, they had no audit trail for privileged access, and their MFA deployment was inconsistent.

Outcome: Zero Trust controls deployed with full audit trail. ISO 27001 access control requirements met. Certification achieved on first attempt. Ongoing compliance maintained through automated reporting.

Insurance Broker, Leeds

Challenge: A Leeds insurance broker faced a cyber insurance renewal with significantly increased requirements around MFA, privileged access management, and access monitoring. They had 6 weeks to demonstrate compliance.

Outcome: Zero Trust controls deployed covering all insurance requirements within 4 weeks. Evidence package produced for underwriter review. Insurance renewed at previous premium with improved coverage terms.

Healthcare Provider, Bristol

Challenge: A Bristol healthcare provider needed to demonstrate GDPR-compliant access controls for patient data as part of a CQC inspection. They had no access logs and no way to demonstrate who had accessed patient records.

Outcome: Zero Trust access controls deployed with complete audit trail for patient data access. GDPR access control documentation produced. CQC inspection passed. Subject access requests now fulfilled in hours rather than days.

Get Started

Pass your next audit with Zero Trust evidence behind you.

We map your compliance requirements, deploy Zero Trust controls that satisfy them, and produce the audit evidence you need. Free compliance assessment for UK businesses, no obligation.