One of the recurring uses we see Hava being used for is answering questions during or preparing for cloud architecture audits.
Whether it's a periodic PCI audit, or other compliance frameworks, having clear documentation and the ability to demonstrate the changes since the previous audit help to answer or preempt auditor questions, making the whole process a lot quicker and smoother.
Here's how Hava.io can help with your next cloud audit:
- Automated Diagrams for Compliance Reporting: Hava automatically generates and updates cloud environment diagrams that visually represent the architecture, including all resources and their configurations. These diagrams can be crucial during audits to prove that the cloud environment adheres to compliance standards.
- Version Control and Historical Data: Hava maintains a version history of cloud configurations. This feature allows businesses to demonstrate to auditors how their cloud environment has evolved over time, ensuring that it has consistently met compliance requirements. Auditors can view historical data to verify that no unauthorized changes were made and that all changes complied with regulatory standards.
- Security Visualization: Hava provides detailed visualizations of security settings, such as security groups and network configurations, including open ports and traffic flows. This enables quick identification of potential security vulnerabilities and ensures that all security measures are compliant with standards such as PCI DSS for payment systems or HIPAA for healthcare data.
- Cost and Resource Management: For compliance requirements related to financial governance and efficient resource use, Hava helps businesses track and manage cloud spending. By identifying unused resources and estimating costs, Hava supports cost management practices that are often scrutinized during financial audits.
- Export and Documentation: Hava allows for the export of diagrams and configurations in various formats like PDF, PNG, and Visio, making it easy to include detailed documentation in audit reports. This documentation can help auditors quickly understand the cloud environment and verify compliance with regulations.
Overall, Hava.io supports businesses during audits by providing tools that simplify the documentation and visualization of cloud environments, making it easier to answer auditors' questions and prove compliance with various standards. For more details on how Hava can assist during audits, you can visit our features page.
Or if you have time, check out this walkthrough video:
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