Understanding Internal Audit Requirements and Scheduling

This article explains how internal audits work with Bastion and what you need to know about audit scheduling and requirements.

Continuous Automated Auditing

Bastion provides continuous automated auditing through our platform, constantly monitoring your integrations and security controls. This automated auditing runs 24/7 and requires no manual intervention.

Annual Audit Requirements

In addition to continuous automated auditing, organizations should conduct formal audits on an annual basis. These can be performed by:

• Bastion (included in your subscription)

• Internal auditors (if available and no conflict of interest exists)

Audit Scheduling and Tracking

Your audit schedule and frequency are tracked automatically through the Bastion platform. We help ensure you stay compliant by:

• Monitoring certification renewal deadlines

• Tracking audit completion status

• Sending notifications when audits are due

Audit Documentation

While specific audit intervals should be documented in your policies, Bastion's platform maintains the master schedule and tracking of all audit activities. This ensures nothing falls through the cracks and your organization maintains continuous compliance.