Bitdefender Combines Security, Risk & Compliance in One Platform
▼ Summary
– Bitdefender launched GravityZone Compliance Manager, a tool to simplify compliance and audit readiness by integrating with its existing security platform.
– The solution offers real-time visibility, automated remediation, and audit-ready reports, reducing reliance on manual processes and external tools.
– Non-compliance risks severe penalties, such as GDPR fines up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover, alongside reputational damage.
– GravityZone Compliance Manager supports major frameworks like GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001, providing one-click gap identification and remediation.
– The tool is available now, with basic features for Risk Management users and advanced compliance features via an add-on license.
Bitdefender has introduced a powerful new compliance management tool designed to simplify regulatory adherence while strengthening cybersecurity defenses. The GravityZone Compliance Manager integrates seamlessly with the company’s existing security platform, offering organizations a unified solution for managing risk, compliance, and endpoint protection without the need for multiple disconnected tools.
Businesses grappling with increasingly stringent regulations like GDPR, PCI DSS, and NIS2 now have access to automated compliance monitoring, real-time scoring, and instant reporting—features that significantly reduce the manual workload traditionally associated with audits. Early adopters, including financial institutions, report substantial time savings and improved operational efficiency by consolidating compliance and security into a single system.
Automation plays a central role in the platform’s value proposition. Instead of relying on periodic manual checks, GravityZone Compliance Manager continuously assesses an organization’s adherence to industry standards, flagging gaps and suggesting remediation steps. This proactive approach not only minimizes compliance risks but also helps businesses avoid costly penalties—some regulations impose fines reaching millions of euros or a percentage of global revenue for violations.
Key advantages of the solution include:
- Unified security and compliance – The platform extends Bitdefender’s existing capabilities, combining threat prevention, risk analytics, and now compliance management under one roof.
- Broad regulatory coverage – Out-of-the-box support for GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and other major frameworks ensures businesses can quickly align with regional and industry-specific requirements.
Andrei Florescu, president of Bitdefender’s Business Solutions Group, emphasized the growing overlap between compliance failures and cybersecurity incidents. “The fallout from non-compliance—whether financial penalties or reputational harm—can be just as devastating as a cyberattack,” he noted. “By integrating these functions, we’re helping organizations reduce complexity while building stronger defenses.”
The Compliance Manager is available immediately, with basic functionality accessible to existing Risk Management users. For full access to advanced reporting and framework-specific features, businesses can upgrade to a dedicated add-on license. This tiered approach allows organizations to scale their compliance efforts as regulatory demands evolve.
With cyber regulations tightening globally, tools like GravityZone Compliance Manager address a critical pain point for enterprises—ensuring continuous compliance without diverting resources from core security priorities. By automating evidence collection, risk assessment, and reporting, Bitdefender aims to transform compliance from a reactive burden into a streamlined, proactive process.
(Source: HELPNET SECURITY)
