DSALTA takes a modern, automated approach to compliance that reduces manual work while maintaining rigorous standards. Understanding this methodology helps you leverage the platform's full capabilities.
Traditional vs. DSALTA's Approach
Traditional Compliance
Manual evidence collection in spreadsheets
Point-in-time assessments before audits
Siloed frameworks requiring duplicate work
Reactive problem-solving when issues are discovered
Heavy lifting concentrated before audit deadlines
DSALTA's Approach
Automated evidence collection from integrated systems
Continuous monitoring with real-time visibility
Intelligent control mapping across frameworks
Proactive alerts when controls drift out of compliance
Steady-state compliance is maintained year-round
The Four Pillars of DSALTA's Methodology
1. Framework-Agnostic Control Mapping
DSALTA understands that many security controls serve multiple compliance frameworks. Instead of treating SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR as completely separate programs, DSALTA maps overlapping requirements to a unified control set.
What this means for you:
Implement a control once, satisfy multiple frameworks
Reduced duplication of policies and procedures
Efficient evidence collection that serves multiple audits
Easy expansion to new frameworks as business needs evolve
When you activate multiple frameworks, DSALTA shows which controls satisfy multiple requirements, allowing you to prioritize work with maximum impact.
2. Continuous Automated Monitoring
Rather than scrambling to collect evidence before audits, DSALTA continuously monitors your environment through integrations with your tech stack.
Automated evidence collection includes:
User access and permissions from identity providers
Infrastructure configurations from cloud platforms
Code commits and reviews from repositories
Security scanning results from development tools
System logs and monitoring data
Encryption settings and security controls
Tests run automatically on hourly, daily, or weekly schedules depending on the control. You receive immediate alerts when any control drifts out of compliance, allowing quick remediation before it becomes a larger issue.
3. Risk-Based Prioritization
Not all controls carry equal weight. DSALTA helps you prioritize based on:
Control Criticality: High-risk controls (like access management and encryption) receive more attention than lower-risk administrative controls
Current Status: Failing controls surface to the top of your task list
Framework Requirements: Controls required for your active frameworks take priority
Evidence Completeness: Controls lacking sufficient evidence are flagged for attention
This ensures you focus on what matters most rather than treating all requirements equally.
4. Evidence-First Documentation
DSALTA flips the traditional documentation approach. Instead of writing policies and then trying to prove you follow them, DSALTA:
Collects evidence of your actual practices through integrations
Identifies what you're already doing right
Highlights gaps between the current state and requirements
Provides policy templates aligned with your actual environment
This evidence-first approach means your documentation reflects reality rather than aspirational practices you might not actually follow.
The Compliance Lifecycle in DSALTA
Phase 1: Discovery and Scoping
Activate relevant frameworks
Connect integrations to understand your current environment
DSALTA automatically assesses which controls you already meet
Identify gaps requiring attention
Phase 2: Implementation
Address failing controls through remediation guidance
Implement missing security measures
Create or customize policies to match your practices
Assign ownership across your team
Phase 3: Continuous Compliance
Automated tests run continuously
Evidence accumulates automatically
Proactive alerts prevent drift
Regular control reviews ensure ongoing effectiveness
Phase 4: Audit Readiness
Evidence is organized and readily accessible
Audit packages can be generated instantly
External auditors receive streamlined access
Continuous compliance means no last-minute panic
Integration-Powered Automation
The more integrations you connect, the more DSALTA automates:
Identity Provider (Google/Microsoft): 20-30% of SOC 2 controls,
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure): 15-25% of controls,
Code Repository (GitHub/GitLab): 10-15% of controls,
Additional Tools: 5-10% each for monitoring, logging, and communication tools
Organizations with comprehensive integrations often find 70-80% of their controls are automatically monitored, leaving only policy documentation and manual processes requiring hands-on attention.
Control Status and Evidence
DSALTA tracks each control's status:
Completed: Control is implemented, and sufficient evidence exists
In Progress: Control is being implemented or lacks complete evidence
Not Started: Control hasn't been addressed yet
Needs Attention: Previously passing control, now has issues
Evidence for each control includes:
Automated test results from integrations
Uploaded documentation and screenshots
Policy references
Historical data showing continuous compliance
Multi-Framework Efficiency
When you activate multiple frameworks, DSALTA's intelligence shows its value:
A single access control policy might satisfy SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA requirements
One encryption test verifies compliance across multiple standards
Vendor risk assessments serve SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR simultaneously
Instead of maintaining separate compliance programs, you maintain one comprehensive security program that satisfies all your requirements.
Continuous Improvement
DSALTA provides insights to improve your security posture over time:
Trend analysis shows control of health over weeks and months
Failed test patterns reveal systemic issues
Framework readiness scores guide prioritization
Integration health monitoring ensures automation continues working
The Result
This approach delivers:
75% reduction in manual compliance work through automation
Continuous audit readiness rather than point-in-time scrambling
Faster time to certification with clear roadmaps and guidance
Lower ongoing maintenance through automated monitoring
Scalability to add new frameworks without proportional effort increases
Next Steps
To maximize DSALTA's approach:
Connect as many integrations as possible early
Let automated evidence collection run for 1-2 weeks
Review what DSALTA discovers about your current state
Focus your effort on gaps rather than recreating evidence
Trust the automation, focus on genuine security improvements, and maintain continuous compliance rather than audit-driven spikes of activity.