Coverage
Frameworks as guardrails
They tell you what “good” looks like for your industry.
The context
Teams outgrow spreadsheets but dread legacy SIEM friction—weak posture still compounds into fines, blocked deals, and outages. Below is what “inadequate” costs—and how frameworks fit in.
How we think about it
Three lenses
Guardrails, day-to-day execution, and proof you can hand to a buyer or auditor.
Operations
Execution beats posters
Policies matter when tied to tickets, owners, and proof.
Proof
Evidence wins reviews
Buyers and regulators ask for artifacts—not vibes.
Security that actually makes sense —policies connected to work, not slide decks.
Operations
Modern SIEM, one console
AkinSec is a modern SIEM and security monitoring app—easier to run day to day—with AI-assisted workflows when you connect your own model providers.
One operations plane for SIEM, SOAR, and MDR—fewer consoles and clearer handoffs between detection and response.
Orchestration
SOAR
Runbooks and case flow with less repetitive wiring between tools.
Signal
SIEM
Normalized logs and correlation so alerts point to work you can finish.
Response
MDR
Endpoint and cloud context on the same timeline as the rest of your stack.
Integration
Onboarding
Connect sources once; expand coverage without rebuilding everything by hand.
Risk
The cost of inadequate security
Weak security posture doesn’t just lead to compliance violations—it creates vulnerabilities that can devastate your business. These risks impact every aspect of operations, from financial stability to customer trust.
Select a card for examples.
Standards
Security standards & compliance frameworks
Essential standards and regulations that form the foundation of comprehensive cybersecurity programs.
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2)
Security & AvailabilityWho it applies to
Technology companies and service providers that store customer data in the cloud. Essential for B2B SaaS.
Purpose
Reports on an organization's controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of a system.
Key requirements
- Security policies and procedures
- Access controls
- Network monitoring
- Vendor management
- Disaster recovery planning
ISO 27001
Information Security ManagementWho it applies to
Any organization, regardless of size or industry, seeking to formalize its information security management system (ISMS).
Purpose
Provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information, ensuring data security through a comprehensive ISMS.
Key requirements
- Risk assessment and treatment
- Information security policy
- Asset management
- Cryptography
- Business continuity management
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
Data Privacy LawWho it applies to
Organizations that process the personal data of individuals residing in the European Union (EU), regardless of the company’s location.
Purpose
A legal framework that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who live in the EU.
Key requirements
- Lawful basis for processing data
- Data subject rights (e.g., right to erasure)
- Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Breach notification within 72 hours
- Appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in some cases
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Healthcare DataWho it applies to
Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses (Covered Entities) and their business associates.
Purpose
Protects sensitive patient health information (Protected Health Information - PHI) from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
Key requirements
- Privacy Rule (how PHI can be used and disclosed)
- Security Rule (safeguards for electronic PHI)
- Breach Notification Rule
- Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
- Risk analysis and management
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
Financial DataWho it applies to
Any organization that accepts, transmits, or stores cardholder data, regardless of size or number of transactions.
Purpose
To protect cardholder data and reduce credit card fraud, mandated by credit card brands.
Key requirements
- Build and maintain a secure network (firewalls)
- Protect cardholder data (encryption)
- Maintain a vulnerability management program
- Implement strong access control measures
- Regularly monitor and test networks
Strengthen your posture
AkinSec brings monitoring, tasks, and evidence into one workspace—so you can show progress without living in five vendor consoles.