Encode compliance policies as OPA/Rego rules, Terraform Sentinel, and AWS Config Rules. Run in CI/CD pipelines — catch violations before production. Reduces manual control testing by ~40%.
input.resource.type == "s3_bucket"
not input.resource.encryption_enabled
msg := "S3 not encrypted - CERT-In S.4"
}
Automate collection of audit evidence via API integrations — CSPM, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, access review tools. Eliminate manual screenshot-and-upload cycles. Reduces audit prep by ~55%.
- CloudTrail → S3 (180-day lifecycle) — CERT-In S.6
- AWS Security Hub API → GRC control evidence
- Monthly access review via AD/Entra API
Real-time control effectiveness measurement via SIEM correlation, CSPM dashboards, and GRC platform APIs. Alert on drift from compliant state. Reduces audit findings by ~65%.
| MFA coverage | <95% → P1 alert |
| Patch compliance | <90% → P2 alert |
| Log retention | Any gap → P1 alert |
Auto-calculate risk scores from scanner output, CSPM findings, and threat intel. Trigger SOAR workflows on threshold breach. Full risk lifecycle documented without manual GRC updates. Reduces risk review effort by ~75%.