Why Cyber Compliance Matters
Cyber risk is now a supply chain risk. Enterprise buyers, government agencies, and regulated industries require documented cyber controls before onboarding suppliers.
Monitoring that never sleeps — and works in every country
Traditional managed security services rely on human analysts in specific countries, creating coverage gaps for globally distributed supply chains. ESG Stress Free's monitoring layer is entirely AI-driven — no geographic restrictions, no staffing constraints, no coverage gaps.
The same AI that guides your ESG compliance monitors your cyber posture around the clock. When a threat pattern is detected, the system responds immediately — not when a shift change happens or a timezone allows.
Truly global coverage
No country restrictions, no regional licensing requirements — available wherever your suppliers operate
24/7 without shift changes
AI monitoring operates continuously with no handover gaps, weekends, or public holidays
AI incident guidance
Immediate plain-English guidance on what happened, what is at risk, and what to do next
Compliance evidence log
All monitoring activity is logged and exportable for your GDPR, NIS2, and ISO 27001 audit pack
How the AI responds to a detected threat
Detection
Continuous AI monitoring identifies anomalous activity, threat patterns, or control failures across your connected systems.
Instant triage
The AI assesses severity, confirms whether the activity represents a genuine threat, and classifies the incident type.
Plain-English alert
You receive an immediate explanation of what happened, what is at risk, and what you need to do — written for a business owner, not an IT specialist.
Guided response
Step-by-step remediation instructions are provided, with pre/post-incident guidance tailored to your specific threat type and regulatory obligations.
Compliance log
The incident, AI response, and your actions are logged in your compliance dashboard as evidence of active cyber monitoring for GDPR, NIS2, and audit purposes.
AI monitoring is available globally with no country or regional restrictions. For critical incidents requiring legal or forensic expertise, the AI provides jurisdiction-specific guidance on next steps and regulatory notification obligations.
The Five Core Cyber Controls
ESG Stress Free tracks all five mandatory controls with evidence upload, status tracking, and an annual recertification countdown.
Firewall & Network Boundary
All internet-facing systems must be protected by a correctly configured firewall or equivalent boundary device. Unnecessary ports and services must be blocked.
Secure Configuration
Systems must be configured to reduce the attack surface. Default credentials must be changed, unnecessary software removed, and auto-run features disabled.
User Access Control
User accounts must follow the principle of least privilege. Administrative accounts must be separate, used only for admin tasks, and protected with MFA.
Malware Protection
Anti-malware controls must be deployed on all in-scope devices. Application allow-listing or signature-based scanning must be active and up to date.
Patch Management
Operating systems and software must be kept up to date. Critical and high-risk patches must be applied within 14 days of release.
Everything You Need for Cyber Readiness
The ESG Stress Free Cyber module is built into your existing compliance dashboard — no separate tool, no extra login.
- 5-control cyber compliance tracker (NIST CSF aligned)
- Annual recertification countdown & automated reminders
- Evidence upload & audit pack export
- Patch management deadline tracking
- Cyber compliance score & control breakdown
- AI gap recommendations & prioritised action plan
- SOC 2 Type II readiness checklist
- ISO 27001 Annex A control mapping
- Regulatory change alerts (CISA, FTC, SEC)
- Vulnerability assessment guidance
- Integration with ESG compliance dashboard
- Supplier cyber risk scoring
Cyber Baseline
Self-assessed compliance against the five core cyber hygiene controls. Aligned with NIST CSF and Cyber Essentials. Ideal for SMEs entering regulated supply chains.
Included in your plan- 5-control tracker
- Evidence upload
- Audit pack export
- Annual countdown
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 Readiness
Independent technical verification of your controls by an accredited assessor. Required for many enterprise and government contracts in the US and EU.
Guidance included — assessor fees separate- All Baseline features
- SOC 2 Type II readiness checklist
- ISO 27001 Annex A mapping
- Gap analysis report
About Cyber Essentials certification
ESG Stress Free prepares you for Cyber Essentials certification by tracking your controls and building your evidence pack. Formal certification requires an independent assessment by an accredited body (IASME, CREST, or equivalent). We help you get ready — the assessor issues the certificate.
Defence & Federal Contracts — Scope Limitation
ESG Stress Free is designed for commercial supply chain compliance. It does not provide the classified or controlled-environment infrastructure required for CMMC Level 2 or Level 3, FedRAMP, or ITAR/EAR compliance. If your contracts require these frameworks, you must engage a certified C3PAO or authorised assessor. ESG Stress Free can help you document the commercial-side cyber controls that sit alongside those programmes, but it is not a substitute for them.
Framework Alignment
Start Building Your Cyber Evidence Pack
Tell us about your organisation and we will show you exactly which controls need attention — and how ESG Stress Free can help you build the documentation your buyers and assessors need.
Get Your Cyber Compliance Checklist
A free checklist of the five core controls, tailored to your industry and primary regulation.