Free Security Compliance Checker

Free Security Compliance Checker

Free tool

Map your live site against PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR technical controls. Spot the gaps before your auditor does, with clause-mapped fixes.

  • PCI DSS compliance check
  • HIPAA security assessment
  • SOC 2 compliance validation
  • ISO 27001 security controls
  • GDPR security requirements
  • Compliance gap analysis
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What you get for free

18 core security checks via this tool, passive scans, step-by-step remediation, security score on every result.

What Essential adds at $39/mo

+17 advanced checks, continuous monitoring, daily security score history, email alerts, GitHub SAST, board-ready PDFs, SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI reports.

What to do with compliance check results

After running a compliance check, use the results to improve your compliance posture:

  • Prioritize gaps: Focus on critical compliance gaps first
  • Create remediation plan: Address findings with specific timelines
  • Document improvements: Maintain evidence of compliance efforts
  • Schedule follow-up checks: Regular checks ensure continuous compliance
  • Prepare for audits: Use reports as evidence for formal audits

For formal compliance certification, ensure all findings are addressed and documented. Use compliance reports as evidence of security controls and continuous improvement. Consider engaging compliance consultants or auditors for formal validation.

Why compliance checking matters

Regular compliance checking helps you maintain security standards and prepare for audits. This tool provides:

  • Pre-audit preparation: Identify gaps before formal compliance audits
  • Continuous monitoring: Track compliance posture over time
  • Risk management: Understand compliance risks and prioritize remediation
  • Documentation: Generate compliance reports for stakeholders
  • Remediation guidance: Get actionable steps to address compliance gaps

Use this compliance checker for regular assessments, pre-audit preparation, and continuous compliance monitoring. Combine with internal assessments and professional audits for comprehensive compliance coverage.

How Barrion verifies this

Barrion approaches compliance from the outside in. We start by fingerprinting every endpoint we can reach, then map the observable controls (TLS configuration, security headers, cookie attributes, authentication flows, transport encryption) against the technical clauses of PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Each gap is tagged with the specific framework requirement it violates, so engineering and audit teams see the same evidence.

Detection runs continuously rather than as a one-off scan. When a deploy drops a header, weakens a cipher suite, or introduces a non-compliant third-party script, Barrion catches the regression on the next sweep and surfaces it against the framework it broke. That turns compliance from a yearly fire drill into a live signal you can act on before an auditor or customer questionnaire forces the conversation.

The output is built for both audiences: developers get a concrete remediation snippet for the offending control, while compliance owners get a clause-mapped report they can drop into evidence collection. Policy and procedural controls still need human review, but everything Barrion can verify from outside the perimeter is verified automatically.

Tool-specific questions

What does a compliance checker test?

A security compliance checker maps your web app's technical controls against requirements from PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. It identifies gaps, such as missing TLS enforcement, insecure headers, or cookie issues, that could fail a compliance audit. Barrion's free tool gives you a prioritized gap analysis with remediation steps, so you can fix issues before your next audit.

Can this tool provide formal compliance certification?

No, our compliance checker identifies security gaps and provides guidance, but formal compliance certification requires professional audits and validation by certified auditors. Use our tool for pre-audit preparation and continuous compliance monitoring.

How often should I run compliance checks?

Run compliance checks quarterly for ongoing monitoring, before compliance audits, and after major changes or security incidents. Use Barrion's continuous monitoring for automated daily security checks and get instant alerts when compliance issues are detected.

What compliance standards does this checker evaluate?

Our compliance checker evaluates technical security controls relevant to PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other major compliance frameworks. For PCI DSS, we check secure transmission of cardholder data (TLS/SSL configuration), security headers and encryption requirements, and network security configuration. For HIPAA, we evaluate transmission security (TLS/SSL) for protected health information (PHI) and security configuration quality. For SOC 2, we assess security controls configuration, availability and processing integrity indicators, and confidentiality and privacy technical controls. For ISO 27001, we check cryptography and encryption configuration (TLS/SSL) and network security controls. For GDPR, we evaluate technical security controls (TLS/SSL encryption) and security of processing configuration. Note that full compliance requires additional policy, procedural, and organizational controls beyond technical configuration.

What's the difference between compliance checking and security auditing?

Compliance checking evaluates your security controls against specific compliance standards (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.). Security auditing evaluates your overall security posture. Compliance checks focus on meeting regulatory requirements, while security audits focus on security effectiveness.

Can I use compliance reports for customer security questionnaires?

Yes, compliance reports can help answer customer security questionnaires and demonstrate your security commitment. They provide evidence of security controls and compliance efforts. Supplement with additional documentation as needed for specific requirements.

What should I do if compliance check shows gaps?

If compliance checks show gaps, prioritize remediation based on risk and compliance requirements. Create a remediation plan, assign owners, set timelines, and track progress. For critical gaps, consider engaging compliance consultants or professional auditors for guidance.

Does this replace professional compliance audits?

No, our compliance checker complements but doesn't replace professional audits. Use it for regular monitoring, pre-audit preparation, and continuous compliance assessment. Professional audits provide deeper analysis, policy review, and formal compliance validation.

How accurate are compliance check results?

Our compliance checker evaluates technical security controls accurately, but compliance involves policies, procedures, and organizational controls that require manual review. Use our tool for technical security checks and combine with internal assessments for comprehensive compliance coverage.

Can this help with PCI DSS compliance?

Yes, our compliance checker evaluates security controls relevant to PCI DSS requirements including secure transmission (TLS/SSL), encryption configuration, and vulnerability detection. However, formal PCI DSS compliance requires a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and comprehensive assessment.

What compliance evidence does this tool provide?

Our compliance checker provides evidence of security controls, gap analysis reports, remediation recommendations, and compliance posture documentation. Use these reports as evidence of security controls and continuous improvement efforts for compliance audits.
Why Barrion

Built for the engineers who already have enough to fix.

Speed

Real-time results

Instant analysis with a detailed report. You see findings as the scan runs, not after.
Coverage

Comprehensive checks

35+ checks per scan covering TLS, headers, CORS, cookies, DNS, email auth, and more, in a single pass.
Action

Step-by-step fixes

Every finding ships with the exact remediation step for your framework. Hand it to the engineer who owns the surface.
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FAQ

Frequently asked.

What is Barrion and how does it enhance website security?
Barrion is a security testing and monitoring platform for engineering teams, covering three products: passive DAST that continuously watches your live web apps and APIs, SAST via GitHub that scans your codebase for secrets, insecure patterns and vulnerable dependencies, and AI pentesting that runs active, agent-driven attacks with proof-of-exploit. Findings come with step-by-step fixes you can ship immediately.
How safe is Barrion to use for security testing?
Every default Barrion scan is 100% passive and read-only. We never submit forms, brute-force endpoints or interact with state-changing routes, so it's safe to run against production.
What types of security issues does Barrion identify?
Barrion is a security testing and monitoring platform, so coverage spans three surfaces. Passive DAST flags misconfigurations across TLS/HTTPS, security headers, cookie flags, CORS policy, DNS records, email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), network exposure and common web hygiene issues. SAST via GitHub finds secrets in code, insecure patterns and vulnerable dependencies. AI pentesting adds exploitable findings like SQL injection, XSS and broken access control with proof-of-exploit.
What specific security checks does Barrion perform?
Barrion checks TLS/HTTPS configuration, HTTP security headers, cookie flags, CORS policy, DNS and email authentication records, network exposure and common web hygiene issues, then prioritises them by severity with clear remediation.
What is Barrion's smart crawling?
Smart crawling automatically discovers the pages and endpoints of your app so scans cover the surface that matters, without you manually listing every URL.
How often does Barrion perform security scans?
Manual scans on demand. Continuous monitoring runs automatically on Essential (weekly+) and Business (daily), and alerts you the moment a new issue appears.
Is Barrion suitable for security testing of all business sizes?
Yes. Barrion is a security testing and monitoring platform, with passive DAST, SAST via GitHub and AI pentesting available to solo developers, startups, scale-ups and enterprise security teams alike, without adding headcount.
How does Barrion handle data security and privacy during security testing?
Scans are passive and read-only by default, and we never store or expose sensitive data from your application. Pentests are rate-limited and non-destructive, designed to confirm exploitability without altering data or affecting availability.
What if I'm not satisfied with Barrion's security testing service?
Paid plans start with a free trial, and you can cancel anytime. If something isn't right, contact us and we'll make it work for your team.
How does Barrion help with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIS2, and other compliance frameworks?
Barrion produces audit-ready PDF and CSV reports suitable for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS and NIS2, ready to share with auditors, customers and your board.

Anything else? Email contact@barrion.io.

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