Compare A-SCEND vs. AWS Audit Manager

A-SCEND, developed by A-LIGN, is an innovative compliance management platform created by industry specialists, drawing inspiration from client feedback, and tailored to address both current and future demands throughout the audit process. This platform revolutionizes the audit and compliance experience, enabling organizations to shift their focus towards business transformation. By simplifying the audit process, A-SCEND establishes a strategic compliance framework that significantly reduces the costs associated with conducting multiple audits, while also decreasing the operational burdens caused by lost productivity. It transforms audits from mere tactical tasks into a more strategic compliance initiative by centralizing the collection of evidence and standardizing requests, facilitating the consolidation of audits into a single comprehensive annual review. Moreover, A-SCEND lowers the barriers to compliance, empowering users to perform audits from any location at any time, even if they lack prior audit experience, which enhances the overall accessibility and efficiency of compliance management. Ultimately, A-SCEND not only improves the audit lifecycle but also fosters a culture of continuous compliance within organizations.

Align your AWS utilization and controls with both prebuilt and tailored frameworks. By automating evidence collection, you can save valuable time and concentrate on verifying the effectiveness of your controls. Enhance collaboration between teams and maintain audit integrity through read-only permissions. Leverage AWS Audit Manager to connect your compliance needs to AWS usage data, utilizing both standard and custom frameworks alongside automated evidence gathering. Transitioning from manual to automated evidence collection simplifies the process, eliminating the burdens of collecting, reviewing, and managing evidence. With automated collection, you can effortlessly gather evidence, keep an eye on your compliance status, and actively mitigate risks by optimizing your controls. Additionally, you can upload manual evidence to accommodate your hybrid environment. AWS Audit Manager continuously monitors your AWS usage, making it easier to evaluate risk and compliance. Upon defining and initiating an assessment based on a chosen framework, the Audit Manager will carry out resource assessments, providing you with a comprehensive view of your compliance landscape. Ultimately, this ensures that your organization can maintain a robust compliance posture while effectively managing its cloud resources.