CISGuard is a continuous compliance automation platform built by GR IT Services. It scans infrastructure against 22 CIS benchmarks covering 3,910+ security controls, with real-time drift detection and multi-framework mapping for NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. It deploys fully on-premises with air-gapped support and requires no SaaS dependency.

What is CIS benchmark compliance automation?

CIS benchmark compliance automation uses software agents to continuously scan your infrastructure against Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks. Instead of manual audits, CISGuard automatically evaluates 3,910+ security controls across Windows, Linux, cloud, and container platforms, providing real-time compliance posture with drift detection.

What is drift detection in compliance?

Drift detection is the process of identifying configuration changes that cause an endpoint to deviate from its hardened baseline. CISGuard compares every scan against the previous result and alerts your team within minutes when a configuration regresses, such as a Group Policy change, a firewall rule modification, or an audit policy being disabled.

How does continuous compliance monitoring work?

Continuous compliance monitoring replaces point-in-time audits with automated, scheduled scans. CISGuard agents detect your platform, run the matching CIS benchmark, and stream results to a real-time dashboard. Every scan is compared against the previous baseline to detect regressions, improvements, and new controls.

Can CISGuard be deployed on-premises and air-gapped?

Yes. CISGuard is designed for on-premises deployment. All scan data stays within your network perimeter. It supports fully air-gapped environments for classified and regulated industries, with no SaaS dependency, no cloud data transfer, and no internet connectivity required during operation.

What compliance frameworks does CISGuard support?

CISGuard maps scan results across four frameworks: CIS Benchmarks v8 (3,910+ controls), NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 (50 mapped controls across 20 control families), ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (36 mapped controls), and SOC 2 Type II (26 mapped criteria). A single scan satisfies multiple compliance requirements simultaneously.

What platforms and operating systems does CISGuard support?

CISGuard supports 22 security benchmarks across: Windows (10, 11, Server 2022), Linux (Ubuntu 24.04, RHEL 9, Debian 12, Azure Linux), cloud (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365), containers (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, EKS, OpenShift), browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), and server applications (SQL Server 2022, IIS 10).

How quickly can CISGuard be deployed?

CISGuard can be deployed and scanning your environment in under one hour for standard deployments. GR IT Services provides fully managed onboarding, including server setup, agent deployment, SSO integration, and SIEM configuration. Enterprise deployments with thousands of endpoints typically complete within 1-2 weeks in phased rollouts.

How is CISGuard different from Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7?

Unlike Tenable Nessus, Qualys, and Rapid7, CISGuard is purpose-built for CIS benchmark compliance rather than vulnerability scanning. Key differentiators include: fully on-premises and air-gapped deployment (no SaaS dependency), continuous drift detection between scans, multi-framework mapping (CIS + NIST + ISO + SOC 2 from a single scan), and Kubernetes/Docker container benchmark support. See the full feature comparison at cisguard.ae/compare.

How much does CISGuard cost?

CISGuard offers three plans: Starter (up to 50 endpoints), Professional (up to 500 endpoints, most popular), and Enterprise (unlimited endpoints). Pricing is per-deployment with no per-endpoint fees or hidden modules. All plans include on-premises deployment, managed onboarding, and data sovereignty. Contact sales@cisguard.ae for a quote.

What is multi-framework compliance mapping?

Multi-framework compliance mapping is the ability to run a single CIS benchmark scan and automatically map the results to multiple regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2) simultaneously. This eliminates the need to run separate assessments for each framework and reduces duplicate evidence collection by up to 3x.

Does CISGuard support HIPAA, GDPR, or regional regulations?

CISGuard's CIS benchmark scans and NIST 800-53 mapping directly support the technical safeguard requirements of HIPAA, GDPR, UAE PDPL, APRA CPS 234 (Australia), ENS (Spain), TISAX (Germany automotive), and other regulations that reference CIS or NIST controls. Organizations in healthcare, finance, government, and telecommunications across the UAE, USA, Germany, Australia, India, and Spain use CISGuard for regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Compliance

One Platform, Every Regulation

CIS benchmark compliance maps to the world's most demanding regulatory frameworks. Stop managing compliance in silos.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

United StatesHealthcare

HIPAA requires covered entities to implement technical safeguards for electronic protected health information (ePHI). CIS benchmarks map directly to HIPAA Security Rule requirements for access controls, audit controls, and transmission security.

CIS Windows/Linux hardening satisfies HIPAA §164.312 technical safeguards

Continuous monitoring meets the ongoing risk assessment requirement

Audit logging provides evidence for HIPAA audit trail requirements

Exception management documents compensating controls for auditors

Read case study →

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

European UnionAll industries

GDPR Article 32 requires "appropriate technical and organisational measures" to protect personal data. CIS benchmarks establish the security baseline that demonstrates due diligence under GDPR.

On-premises deployment ensures data sovereignty (no cloud dependency)

Encryption at rest (AES-256-GCM) satisfies Article 32(1)(a) pseudonymisation requirements

Audit trail provides Article 30 records of processing activities

Framework mapping to ISO 27001 cross-references GDPR controls

PCI-DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

GlobalFinancial Services, Retail

PCI-DSS Requirements 2, 6, and 10 overlap significantly with CIS benchmark controls. System hardening, secure configuration, and audit logging are core PCI requirements that CISGuard automates.

CIS benchmark scanning satisfies Requirement 2 (secure configurations)

Drift detection addresses Requirement 6 (change detection)

Audit logging meets Requirement 10 (track access)

Quarterly compliance reports satisfy assessor evidence requirements

SOC 2 Type II

Service Organization Control 2

GlobalTechnology, SaaS

SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria require continuous monitoring of controls over a period. Point-in-time scans are insufficient. CISGuard provides the continuous evidence that SOC 2 Type II demands.

Continuous monitoring satisfies the "over a period" requirement of Type II

Direct framework mapping: 26 Trust Services Criteria mapped to CIS controls

Exception management with approval workflow documents risk acceptance

Executive reports serve as auditor evidence packages

Read case study →

NIST 800-53

NIST Special Publication 800-53 Rev. 5

United StatesGovernment, Defense, Critical Infrastructure

NIST 800-53 is the gold standard for federal information systems. CISGuard maps 50 NIST controls across 18 control families, providing automated evidence for FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal compliance.

50 NIST controls mapped to CIS benchmarks with pass/fail status

Coverage per control family (AC, AU, CM, IA, SC, etc.)

Continuous assessment satisfies CA-7 (Continuous Monitoring)

Air-gapped deployment for classified networks (FedRAMP High)

Read case study →

ISO 27001:2022

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management

GlobalAll industries

ISO 27001 Annex A controls require demonstrable technical security measures. CISGuard maps 36 Annex A controls to CIS benchmarks, automating evidence collection for certification audits.

36 Annex A controls mapped with satisfaction status

Automated evidence replaces manual audit documentation

Continuous monitoring satisfies Clause 9 (performance evaluation)

Gap analysis reports identify non-conformities before audit

Read case study →

TISAX

Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange

Germany / AutomotiveAutomotive

TISAX Assessment Level 2 (AL2) requires systematic information security management aligned with ISO 27001. CISGuard automates the technical controls that make up the bulk of TISAX assessment evidence.

CIS + ISO 27001 mapping covers TISAX technical requirements

Continuous monitoring across manufacturing facilities

Multi-site deployment with centralized dashboard

Evidence export for VDA ISA questionnaire responses

Read case study →

UAE PDPL / NCA ECC / ADHICS

UAE Personal Data Protection Law & Regional Standards

UAE / GCCGovernment, Healthcare, Financial Services

UAE and GCC organizations face multiple concurrent compliance requirements. CISGuard unifies CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NCA ECC, and ADHICS compliance into a single scanning platform.

On-premises deployment satisfies UAE data sovereignty requirements

Multi-framework mapping covers NCA ECC + ADHICS simultaneously

Air-gapped deployment for classified government networks

Arabic-region case studies demonstrate regional expertise

Read case study →

NIS2 / ENS

EU Network & Information Security Directive / Spanish National Security Framework

European Union / SpainTelecommunications, Critical Infrastructure

NIS2 requires essential and important entities to implement risk-based cybersecurity measures. ENS requires Spanish public sector and its supply chain to achieve security certification levels.

Container and Kubernetes scanning covers 5G infrastructure

Continuous monitoring satisfies NIS2 Article 21 requirements

Multi-benchmark coverage for ENS HIGH certification

Evidence generation 6 weeks ahead of NIS2 compliance deadline

Read case study →

Facing a Compliance Deadline?

Our team has helped organizations achieve compliance in as little as one business day. Let us show you how.

Request Demo