Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM)
Real time assurance that your critical controls are working
Manual control testing gives you a single snapshot in time. It is slow, expensive and often disconnected from the risks that matter most. SureCloud’s Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) software automates evidence collection and control testing, so you can continuously verify control effectiveness, prove compliance and show exactly how your investment is reducing risk.
Continuous assurance driven by intelligent automation
Move from periodic checks to continuous assurance
Replace infrequent, manual control reviews with automated tests that run on a schedule that matches your risk appetite. Track control performance over time and demonstrate how your programme is improving, instead of relying on one-off audits.
Automated control tests
out of the box
Use continuous controls monitoring (CCM) to seamlessly evaluate against multiple regulations with a holistic SureCloud Controls Framework that eliminates duplication and reduces assessment fatigue.
Evidence on
tap for every audit
Automatically capture documents, logs and test results into a single evidence repository. When an auditor calls, you can instantly show how controls have operated over time, rather than rushing to collect data at the last minute.
Translate technical data into business outcomes
Link automated tests to specific controls, key control indicators and business risks in the SureCloud platform. Use configurable dashboards to highlight where effectiveness is drifting, prioritise remediation and show the impact in risk and compliance terms that senior stakeholders understand.
Why Continuous Control Monitoring is essential today
Organisations rely on hundreds of controls to keep systems secure and maintain compliance. But manual reviews only test a fraction of them, and only at a single point in time.
CCM closes this gap by continuously testing controls, automatically collecting evidence, and surfacing issues as soon as they appear. This gives compliance, security and audit teams the visibility needed to prevent failures rather than detect them after the damage is done.

What is your continuous control monitoring challenge?
“We only know a control has failed when an audit or incident catches it.”
What is your continuous control monitoring challenge?
“Our teams spend too much time manually gathering evidence for audits.”
What is your continuous control monitoring challenge?
“We cannot clearly show how controls link to risks and regulations.”
What is your continuous control monitoring challenge?
"Our control data is scattered across tools, so we have no real time view."
Transform assurance with Continuous Controls Monitoring
Automate controls testing at scale
Create automated tests for your most critical controls, then schedule them as often as you need. Configure thresholds and key control indicators so you are alerted when effectiveness drops, instead of discovering issues in the next assessment cycle.
Streamline evidence collection and audit prep
Automate the capture of screenshots, configuration exports and system reports from across your technology stack. CCM stores evidence centrally with full history, so every control has a ready-made audit trail and you can cut weeks from preparation time.
Link CCM to risk, compliance and resilience
Because CCM is embedded inside the SureCloud GRC platform, every test result can be mapped directly to risks, controls and regulatory requirements. This helps you evidence compliance, track risk reduction and support operational resilience initiatives from the same data set.
Framework aligned, content ready
SureCloud CCM works seamlessly with the frameworks and regulations you already manage in the platform. Use pre-mapped controls and content to speed up deployment, then let CCM continuously test that those controls are working as intended.
ISO 27001
Protect data and comply with ISO 27001.
ISO 27002
Strengthen security with ISO 27002 controls.
SOC 2
Quickly achieve SOC 2 for data compliance.
NIST CSF
Manage cyber risk with better guidance and controls.
GDPR
Continuously manage and report on your compliance status.
SCF
Cybersecurity and privacy across all levels.
The intelligent GRC platform that scales with your business
Prices from:
£15,000 per year
Get compliant and stay compliant faster.
Foundations helps growing teams meet frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 quickly, with ready to use controls, workflows and evidence collection. Add Continuous Control Monitoring to automate key tests and stay audit ready with less effort.
Unlock the value within your risk and compliance landscape.
Enterprise brings risk, compliance, audit and privacy into one platform, with automation and advanced reporting for complex environments. Continuous Control Monitoring extends that intelligence with always on control testing and data driven insights, so you can respond to change faster and strengthen resilience.
FAQ’s
How does CCM reduce effort for compliance teams?
Continuous Control Monitoring removes much of the manual work involved in testing controls and preparing for audits. Evidence is collected automatically on a defined schedule, test results are stored centrally, and issues are surfaced instantly rather than during periodic reviews. This means teams spend far less time chasing screenshots, gathering documents, or coordinating with technical owners, and more time analysing outcomes and driving improvement.
What kinds of controls can be automated?
CCM can automate a wide range of technical and process controls, including configuration checks, logging and monitoring checks, access and identity controls, cloud security controls, vulnerability management, incident response workflows, and backup verification. Any control that relies on digital evidence or system data is a strong candidate for automation.
Can CCM test custom or organisation-specific controls?
Yes. In addition to ready-made tests aligned to industry frameworks, you can create automated tests for bespoke controls unique to your organisation. These can be configured around your systems, thresholds, and evidence requirements, ensuring CCM fits your operating model rather than the other way round.
How does CCM support ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audits?
CCM continuously tests controls mapped to ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other frameworks within the SureCloud platform. Evidence is captured and versioned automatically, giving you a complete audit trail that shows how controls have operated over time. When auditors request proof, you can export test results and supporting evidence instantly, reducing preparation time and strengthening the reliability of your compliance narrative.
What integrations are available?
SureCloud CCM connects with a wide range of cloud platforms, security tools, and IT systems. Common integrations include AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Okta, Azure AD, Jira, ServiceNow, SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and secure file repositories. These integrations allow CCM to gather live evidence and signals directly from your environment, reducing manual data handling.
How quickly can CCM go live?
Most organisations begin running automated tests within days. Initial setup involves connecting your environment, enabling relevant integrations, and selecting the controls you want to automate first. Because SureCloud provides prebuilt test templates and a mapped control library, you can achieve meaningful automation and visible outcomes within the first few weeks.
How does SureCloud ensure data security and privacy?
SureCloud adheres to stringent security and privacy standards across its platform. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, access is tightly controlled through role-based permissions, and the platform is hosted in secure, accredited environments. SureCloud meets leading security and compliance requirements, and all evidence collected through CCM is stored securely with full audit history to support regulatory and internal assurance needs.
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