Test results reveal your actual compliance posture. Effective remediation keeps controls working and maintains certification readiness.
Understanding Test Results
Each test produces one of three outcomes:
Passing (Green): Control is working correctly, no action needed
Failing (Red): Control has issues requiring immediate remediation
Needs Attention (Yellow): Partial compliance or missing evidence requires review
Test Result Details
Click any test to view:
Result Summary: Status, last run time, pass/fail count
Specific Findings: Exactly what passed or failed
Affected Items: Which users, systems, or resources have issues
Result History: Trends and patterns over time
Example: MFA test shows 45 users compliant, 3 users without MFA enabled (with specific email addresses listed).
Common Failure Causes
Configuration Drift: Settings changed since last test
Process Gaps: Periodic requirements overdue (access reviews, training)
Integration Issues: Connection problems preventing verification
Incomplete Setup: New systems or users not properly configured
The Remediation Tab
Every test includes guidance for fixing failures:
Purpose: Why this control matters
How It Runs: What the test checks
Success Criteria: Requirements for passing
How to Remediate: Step-by-step fix instructions with console steps or CLI commands
[Screenshot needed: Remediation tab with fix instructions]
Remediation Workflow
Assess Impact: Determine urgency based on risk level
Identify Root Cause: Review failure details and determine what changed
Implement Fix: Follow remediation guidance
Verify Resolution: Re-run test to confirm fix
Document: Add notes explaining what was fixed and why
Remediation Priority
Critical: Fix immediately - production security or active audit impact
High: Fix this week - important controls or multiple framework impact
Medium: Fix this month - standard controls, limited scope
Low: Fix this quarter - administrative or documentation issues
Time to Remediation
DSALTA tracks how quickly failures are resolved:
Demonstrates responsive security practices
Important metric for auditors
Reveals program maturity
Helps identify process improvements
Preventing Failures
Review before changes: Check compliance impact
Set up alerts: Catch drift early
Regular reviews: Identify issues proactively
Team training: Ensure compliance awareness