From Framework to Audit-Ready, Step by Step

AuditLink gives you a clear, structured path from selecting your framework through collecting evidence and preparing for your audit. No guesswork. No scattered spreadsheets.

1

Choose Your Framework

Start by selecting from pre-built framework templates or defining your own custom audit requirements.

  • Select from SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other major frameworks
  • Import a complete control set with evidence requirements already mapped
  • Customize controls to match your specific scope and environment
  • Add custom controls for internal policies or additional requirements
2

Understand Your Evidence Requirements

Each control comes with clear guidance on what evidence you need. Review and customize for your context.

  • See exactly what evidence satisfies each control
  • Understand evidence types: screenshots, exports, policies, attestations
  • Customize requirements based on how your organization operates
  • Add notes and context for your team
3

Collect Evidence Systematically

Gather evidence control by control. Upload files, add context, and track what you have versus what you need.

  • Upload any file type as evidence against a control
  • Add descriptions and notes for each evidence item
  • See evidence status at a glance: complete, partial, missing
  • Evidence is automatically timestamped and versioned
4

Create Your Audit Cycle

Define your audit period and track progress. Know exactly where you stand before the auditors arrive.

  • Set audit start and end dates
  • Track evidence coverage across all controls
  • Identify gaps before they become findings
  • Maintain separate evidence sets for each audit period
5

Prepare for Your Audit

Generate organized evidence packages. Give your auditors exactly what they need, organized by control.

  • Export evidence packages grouped by control or domain
  • Include full traceability: timestamps, versions, notes
  • Review completeness before auditor walkthroughs
  • Track any auditor requests that come in during the audit
6

Build on Each Cycle

After each audit, your evidence structure remains. The next cycle starts with institutional knowledge, not a blank slate.

  • Archive completed audits for historical reference
  • Carry forward control configurations to the next period
  • Track what changed between audit cycles
  • Continuously improve your evidence collection process

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