Compliance

Compliance & Rule Management in Anakage’s Self-Heal Solution ensures that IT systems adhere to predefined policies and security standards. This feature enables IT teams to track device compliance, enforce security measures, and manage self-heal rules effectively.

1. Understanding Compliance & Non-Compliance

What is Compliance?

Compliance in IT refers to ensuring that all devices adhere to security policies, system configurations, and regulatory requirements. A compliant device meets all predefined IT standards, reducing security risks and operational inefficiencies.

What is Non-Compliance?

Non-compliance occurs when a device fails to meet the required IT policies, potentially exposing it to security vulnerabilities and performance issues.

Examples of non-compliance include:

• Outdated software or missing security patches.
• Unauthorized applications installed on a device.
• Disabled security settings, such as firewalls or antivirus software.
• Improper system configurations that may lead to performance issues.

Why Compliance Matters?

• Prevents security threats by ensuring devices are updated and secure.
• Reduces downtime by keeping systems optimized and well-configured.
• Ensures regulatory adherence for industries that follow strict compliance rules (e.g., finance, healthcare).

2. Tracking Device Compliance Status

The Self-Heal Compliance Dashboard provides real-time insights into the compliance status of all devices in the network. IT teams can track:

1. Overall Compliance Score
   • Displays a summary of compliance vs. non-compliance across all endpoints.
   • Helps IT teams identify areas that require immediate action.
2. Device-Level Compliance Reports
   • Shows whether individual devices pass or fail compliance checks.
   • Highlights devices that require urgent remediation.
3. Historical Compliance Trends
   • Provides insights into compliance improvements or degradations over time.
   • Helps IT teams measure the effectiveness of self-heal interventions.

How IT Teams Use Compliance Tracking?

• Identify and fix non-compliant devices proactively.
• Generate compliance reports for audits and security assessments.
• Monitor improvements after applying self-heal rules.

3. Managing and Modifying Self-Heal Rules

What are Self-Heal Rules?

Self-Heal rules define automated fixes for compliance violations and IT issues. These rules detect and correct system misconfigurations without manual intervention.

Key Features of Self-Heal Rule Management:

1. Predefined and Custom Rules
   • IT admins can use built-in self-heal rules or create custom rules based on specific compliance needs.
2. Modifying Self-Heal Rules
   • IT admins can edit or fine-tune self-heal rules to ensure effective execution.
   • Example: Adjusting a rule that automatically enables firewalls on non-compliant devices.
3. Rule Prioritization
   • Admins can assign priority levels to different self-heal rules.
   • Example: Critical security fixes (e.g., enabling antivirus) can be set to execute immediately.
4. Testing and Deploying Rules
   • IT teams can test self-heal rules on select devices before rolling them out across the organization.
   • Ensures accuracy and effectiveness before full deployment.
5. Real-Time Monitoring & Adjustments
   • Track the success rate of each self-heal rule.
   • Modify rules based on execution outcomes and compliance reports.