Compliance and Governance

Compliance and Governance

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KineticSkunk? & LambdaTest Forge Strategic Partnership

Big news in the tech and testing space! KineticSkunk? has partnered with LambdaTest to drive innovation in automated testing and DevOps efficiency. This collaboration aims to:

  1. ? Enhance cloud-based testing solutions for enterprises.
  2. ? Streamline test execution with AI-driven insights.
  3. ? Improve software quality with real-time test analytics.

This partnership is set to revolutionise how businesses approach testing and innovation. Read more in the latest press coverage:

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Now, let's discuss compliance and governance

What are the Business Benefits?

Remaining compliant isn’t just about avoiding penalties - it’s a strategic advantage. Organisations that maintain strong compliance and governance frameworks can:

  • Enhance trust and credibility – Build confidence with customers, partners, and investors.
  • Improve security posture – Reduce vulnerabilities and protect against cyber threats.
  • Streamline operations – Automate compliance processes, reducing manual overhead.
  • Gain a competitive edge – Demonstrate commitment to best practices and regulatory standards.

How does Business Maintain Compliance?

Ensuring compliance and governance across cloud environments is a major challenge for modern organisations. As regulatory frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 become increasingly stringent, businesses must proactively monitor their security posture, detect risks, and streamline audit processes. Datadog simplifies compliance and governance by offering real-time monitoring, automated compliance checks, and audit-ready reporting.

Why Compliance and Governance Matter

Organisations that fail to maintain compliance can face:

  • Regulatory penalties – Fines for non-compliance with industry regulations.
  • Security breaches – Weak governance increases exposure to cyber threats.
  • Operational inefficiencies – Manual tracking slows down audits and security response.

To stay ahead, teams need a centralised, automated, and real-time approach to compliance management.

How Datadog Enhances Compliance & Governance

1?? Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Datadog enables organisations to track compliance across cloud environments with built-in monitoring tools:

  • ? Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) – Detect and remediate misconfigurations in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • ? Security Monitoring Dashboards – Gain visibility into compliance status in real-time.
  • ? Prebuilt Compliance Rules – Automate checks against SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO 27001.

2?? Real-Time Threat Detection

Datadog’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integrates logs, traces, and metrics to:

  • ? Identify security risks before they escalate.
  • ? Trigger alerts for policy violations and security misconfigurations.
  • ? Automate responses to compliance breaches.

3?? Automated Audit Reporting

Auditing doesn’t have to be a manual, time-consuming process. Datadog provides:

  • ? Historical compliance tracking – Keep logs of policy adherence for auditing.
  • ? Automated evidence collection – Generate reports mapped to regulatory frameworks.
  • ? Real-time compliance scorecards – Continuously assess security posture.

Case Study

How Stavvy Strengthened Compliance with Datadog

Stavvy, a digital transaction platform for real estate professionals, leveraged Datadog’s Cloud Security Management to:

  • ?? Monitor security posture across hybrid cloud infrastructure.
  • ?? Ensure continuous compliance, particularly during a strategic acquisition.
  • ?? Gain better visibility and governance over cloud security configurations.

Conclusion

Compliance isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements—it’s about building a secure, scalable, and efficient cloud environment. With Datadog’s compliance and governance tools, teams can automate security policies, detect risks in real time, and simplify audits.

?? Learn more about

  1. Datadog Compliance Monitoring here
  2. Datadog Cloud Security Posture Management here

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