Open-Source Compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR
▼ Summary
– Comp AI is an open-source compliance platform that automates evidence collection and policy management for standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
– Its core features include an AI Policy Editor for drafting policies via natural language and an Automated Evidence system for recurring tasks.
– A Device Agent application checks employee devices for security controls like disk encryption without collecting personal data.
– The platform uses an Open Core model, with most code under an AGPLv3 license and enterprise features under a commercial license.
– It provides cloud integrations, manual evidence guidance, and an API for building internal tools, positioning itself as an alternative to Vanta and Drata.
Navigating a SOC 2 audit has traditionally been a grueling, manual marathon for startups, involving endless evidence gathering and policy revisions. A new wave of compliance automation platforms is changing that dynamic, and Comp AI enters the arena with a distinct approach: its entire codebase is open source. Organizations can fully inspect, modify, and host the software themselves, offering a new level of transparency and control in meeting standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR.
This platform positions itself as a direct competitor to established players like Vanta and Drata. It operates on an Open Core model under the AGPLv3 license, meaning the vast majority of the code is freely available. A small subset of enterprise-grade features remains under a separate commercial license.
The platform’s functionality centers on three key features designed to streamline the compliance workflow. First, the AI Policy Editor allows teams to draft and revise security policies using natural language. Users simply describe a needed change, and the editor generates a complete, updated policy document. A clear diff viewer highlights all proposed additions and deletions, with no changes finalized until the user explicitly approves them.
Second, an Automated Evidence system handles repetitive verification tasks. For any compliance requirement, a user can create an automation by typing a plain-language prompt about what needs checking. The platform’s agent then constructs and schedules the process to gather and store the necessary proof continuously.
Third, a lightweight Device Agent application runs on employee computers, monitoring for adherence to four specific security controls: disk encryption, antivirus status, password policies, and screen lock timeouts. It performs hourly checks, reporting results back to a central portal without collecting personal data, browsing history, or file contents. The agent supports recent versions of macOS, Windows, and Ubuntu. For environments where installing an agent isn’t feasible, the platform provides detailed manual evidence collection guides for the same controls across all major operating systems.
Beyond these core tools, Comp AI offers an API for organizations that wish to build custom internal tools on top of its framework for evidence, policy, and employee record management. It also includes cloud integrations for AWS, GCP, and Azure, and features a Security Questionnaire module that automatically populates from published policies. The complete project is available for review and contribution on GitHub.
(Source: Help Net Security)
