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# Align with top-tier security standards using Cerbos

Ensure you are able to easily demonstrate your compliance with international security standards through Cerbos' policies and audit logs.

# The imperative of security standards in today's digital landscape

#### In an era where data breaches and cyber threats are rampant, adhering to recognized security standards isn't just a best practice—it's a necessity. These standards, such as HIPAA, GDPR, SOC2, PCI DSS, ISO27001, and CCPA are designed to safeguard sensitive information and ensure that organizations maintain a robust security posture. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. A component of adhering to these standards is rigorous access control, which can be handled through Cerbos' policies and audit logs.

## Demonstration of access control compliance

```json
{
  "timestamp": "2023-01-05T15:51:13.150492178Z",
  "requestId": "01GP1A25FW6BVX9JWYM9M6T0Z0",
  "principal": {
    "id": "sally",
    "roles": ["USER"],
    "attr": {
      "region": "EMEA",
      "department": "SALES"
    }
  },
  "resource": {
    "kind": "expense",
    "id": "expense1",
    "attr": {
      "status": "PENDING",
      "amount": "40",
      "region": "EMEA",
      "vendor": "Expense 1",
      "approvedBy": "frank",
      "createdAt": "2023-01-03T15:45:55.461Z",
      "ownerId": "sally"
    }
  },
  "action": "view",
  "effect": "EFFECT_ALLOW",
  "policy": "resource.expense.vdefault",
  "effectiveDerivedRoles": ["OWNER"]
}
```

This sample log entry indicates that user "sally" was allowed to view "expense1" based on the expense resource policy (default version). These logs are a critical part of ensuring your compliance when it comes to access control.