Accessing Compliance Checks Settings
- Click Settings in the sidebar
- Select the Compliance Checks icon from the settings navigation
Compliance Checks Overview
The Compliance Checks page displays all available security checks.
Check Information
Each compliance check shows:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Check name and description |
| Framework | Associated compliance framework (CIS, NIST, etc.) |
| Category | Check category (Identity, Data, Device, etc.) |
| Severity | Impact level (Critical, High, Medium, Low) |
| Status | Active or disabled |
Filtering Checks
Use filters to find specific checks:- Framework - Filter by compliance standard
- Category - Filter by check type
- Severity - Filter by impact level
- Status - Show only active or disabled checks
- Search - Find checks by name or keyword
Compliance Frameworks
MSPortal supports multiple compliance frameworks:| Framework | Description |
|---|---|
| CIS Controls | Center for Internet Security benchmarks |
| NIST CSF | Cybersecurity Framework |
| CMMC | Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification |
| SOC 2 | Service Organization Control |
| ISO 27001 | Information Security Management |
| HIPAA | Healthcare data protection |
| PCI DSS | Payment card security |
Managing Checks
Enabling/Disabling Checks
1
Find the Check
Use search or filters to locate the check
2
Toggle Status
Click the toggle to enable or disable
3
Save Changes
Changes are saved automatically
Bulk Actions
For managing multiple checks:- Use filters to show relevant checks
- Select multiple checks using checkboxes
- Choose bulk action (Enable All, Disable All)
- Confirm the action
Check Categories
Checks are organized by security domain:| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity | MFA, password policies, privileged access |
| Data | Encryption, DLP, backup policies |
| Device | Endpoint protection, patch management |
| Network | Firewall rules, segmentation |
| Application | App permissions, secure configuration |
| Governance | Policies, training, incident response |
Custom Checks
You can create custom compliance checks:- Click Add Custom Check
- Define the check name and description
- Assign to appropriate framework and category
- Set severity level
- Configure check criteria
- Save and activate
Best Practices
- Align with client needs - Enable frameworks your clients require
- Start conservative - Enable core checks first, expand gradually
- Review regularly - Update checks as frameworks evolve
- Document exceptions - Track why specific checks are disabled
Related Resources
- Compliance Module - Using compliance features
- Playbooks Settings - CIS benchmarks and guides
- Adding CIS Benchmarks - Benchmark setup guide