Your security program runs on data: vulnerability scan results, access review outputs, incident logs, control monitoring dashboards. This criterion asks whether you are actually consuming that data to make decisions, not just collecting it. A GRC platform with 30 red controls that no one reviews does not satisfy CC2.1, the information must feed into how controls are managed.
These are typical controls and implementation steps. Your systems and environment may differ.
Typical Control GRC platform or control monitoring dashboard with active review
Implementation Steps
Implement a GRC platform (your GRC platform, Drata, or Vanta) that continuously monitors control status and surfaces failures as actionable alerts
Assign each control a named owner who is responsible for reviewing and resolving alerts within a defined SLA
Schedule a monthly or quarterly control review meeting where the security team reviews the dashboard, addresses open deficiencies, and documents decisions
Integrate key data sources into the GRC platform: cloud configuration checks (AWS Config, Azure Policy), access review outputs, training completion rates
Typical Control GRC platform or control monitoring dashboard with active review
Evidence Artifacts
GRC platform screenshot showing control monitoring dashboard with pass/fail status and last check date
Evidence of a periodic control review meeting: agenda, attendees, and any remediation actions logged
Sample remediation ticket showing a control deficiency was identified, assigned, and resolved
📅Continuous monitoring; monthly or quarterly review meeting with documented output
Cross-framework mappings coming in v1.1
When we add ISO 42001 and ISO 27001, you'll see which controls map to this criterion.
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CC2.2
Internal communication of information to support internal control
Communication and Information
6 evidence2 controls
CC2.3
External communication regarding matters affecting internal control
Communication and Information
4 evidence1 control
CC3.1
Specifies objectives with sufficient clarity
Risk Assessment
3 evidence1 control
CC3.2
Identifies and analyzes risks to achievement of objectives
Risk Assessment
3 evidence1 control
CC3.3
Considers potential for fraud in assessing risks
Risk Assessment
3 evidence1 control
CC3.4
Identifies and assesses significant changes
Risk Assessment
3 evidence1 control
CC4.1
Selects, develops, and performs ongoing and separate evaluations
Monitoring Activities
6 evidence2 controls
CC4.2
Evaluates and communicates internal control deficiencies
Monitoring Activities
3 evidence1 control
CC5.1
Selects and develops control activities that mitigate risks
Control Activities
3 evidence1 control
CC5.2
Selects and develops general controls over technology
Control Activities
6 evidence2 controls
CC5.3
Deploys control activities through policies and procedures
Control Activities
3 evidence1 control
CC6.1
Logical access security infrastructure
Logical and Physical Access Controls
11 evidence3 controls
CC6.2
Registration and authorization prior to issuing credentials
Logical and Physical Access Controls
6 evidence2 controls
CC6.3
Role-based access management
Logical and Physical Access Controls
6 evidence2 controls
CC6.4
Physical access restrictions
Logical and Physical Access Controls
3 evidence1 control
CC6.5
Disposal and destruction of information assets
Logical and Physical Access Controls
3 evidence1 control
CC6.6
Controls against threats from outside system boundaries
Logical and Physical Access Controls
8 evidence2 controls
CC6.7
Restricts transmission and movement of information
Logical and Physical Access Controls
7 evidence2 controls
CC6.8
Controls to prevent or detect unauthorized software
Logical and Physical Access Controls
6 evidence2 controls
CC7.1
Detection and monitoring for vulnerabilities
System Operations
8 evidence2 controls
CC7.2
Monitoring for anomalies and security events
System Operations
4 evidence1 control
CC7.3
Evaluation of security events as security incidents
System Operations
4 evidence1 control
CC7.4
Incident response program
System Operations
4 evidence1 control
CC7.5
Recovery from security incidents
System Operations
4 evidence1 control
CC8.1
Authorized change management process
Change Management
8 evidence2 controls
CC9.1
Risk mitigation for business disruptions
Risk Mitigation
4 evidence1 control
CC9.2
Vendor and business partner risk management
Risk Mitigation
4 evidence1 control
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On-premises implementation and evidence
GRC platform or control monitoring dashboard with active review
Implementation steps
Use your SIEM/monitoring platform as your primary data aggregation layer: vulnerability scan results, CIS benchmark scores, and SIEM alerts all feed into the same console
Export and review control status on a defined cadence (monthly minimum), document the review date and any findings addressed
Maintain a simple control status spreadsheet or your GRC platform evidence uploads that show which controls are passing and which are failing at any point in time
Ensure that information from audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans is reviewed by the person accountable for the relevant control domain
Tools / systems
Wazuh (SIEM and control data aggregation)
Security Onion (IDS and network data)
Spreadsheet (manual control status tracking)
GRC platform (e.g., Vanta, Drata, your GRC platform, Scrut)
Evidence artifacts
Wazuh or SIEM dashboard screenshot showing aggregated control data is being collected
Control status review log or spreadsheet showing reviews were conducted with dates and findings
Remediation records for any control gaps identified during the review period
Evidence frequency: Monthly review; evidence uploaded at each audit window
