# Compliance & Regulatory Framework
*This guide explains how ATLAS-GATE-MCP supports compliance with major regulatory frameworks and security standards. Written for security, compliance, and enterprise teams.*
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## Table of Contents
1. [Quick Compliance Status](#quick-compliance-status)
2. [Supported Frameworks](#supported-frameworks)
3. [Control Mapping](#control-mapping)
4. [Audit-Ready Features](#audit-ready-features)
5. [Deployment Considerations](#deployment-considerations)
6. [Data Handling & Privacy](#data-handling--privacy)
7. [Certification Roadmap](#certification-roadmap)
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## Quick Compliance Status
| Framework | Status | Readiness | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-----------|-------|
| **SOC 2 Type II** | 🟡 In Progress | 90% | Audit procedures in place; evidence collection ongoing |
| **ISO 27001** | 🟡 Ready (with config) | 85% | Requires organization-level configuration |
| **GDPR** | 🟢 Compliant | 95% | Full data handling documentation provided |
| **HIPAA** | 🟡 Supportable | 80% | Requires BAA and deployment configuration |
| **FedRAMP** | 🟡 In Progress | 70% | Framework supports but not yet approved |
| **NIST CSF** | 🟢 Aligned | 90% | Architecture follows NIST Cybersecurity Framework |
| **CIS Controls** | 🟢 Aligned | 85% | Implements most v8.0 controls |
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## Supported Frameworks
### **SOC 2 Type II (Service Organization Controls)**
**Purpose**: Demonstrates that a service has adequate security controls.
**ATLAS-GATE-MCP Supports**:
- ✅ CC6.1: Logical and physical access controls
- ✅ CC7.2: System monitoring and change management
- ✅ CC7.4: Abuse and unauthorized activities detection
- ✅ A1.2: Relevant risks identified and analyzed
- ✅ POO2.1: Process efficiency and effectiveness
**Implementation Requirements**:
1. Enable audit logging (enabled by default)
2. Configure access controls (role-based: Windsurf/Antigravity)
3. Regular log review (monthly recommended)
4. Incident response procedures (documented in SECURITY_RESPONSE.md)
**Evidence Artifacts**:
- Audit log (immutable, cryptographically signed)
- Configuration documentation
- Incident response records
- Access control matrix
**Compliance Timeline**:
- Week 1-2: Configure ATLAS-GATE-MCP
- Week 3-8: Operational period (collect evidence)
- Week 9-12: Audit by qualified firm
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### **ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)**
**Purpose**: Comprehensive information security management system certification.
**ATLAS-GATE-MCP Provides**:
- A.5.1: Management direction for information security (plans + governance)
- A.5.2: Information security policies (documented in CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
- A.6.1: Organization of roles and responsibilities (clear RBAC model)
- A.8.1: Asset management (audit trail provides accountability)
- A.9.1: Access control policies (role-based access via Windsurf/Antigravity)
- A.12.4: Logging and monitoring (comprehensive audit logs)
- A.18.1: Incident management (documented procedures)
**Implementation Requirements**:
1. Document information security policy (use SECURITY.md as foundation)
2. Establish roles and responsibilities (map to Windsurf/Antigravity roles)
3. Create access control procedures (documented)
4. Implement monitoring and audit logging (built-in)
5. Define incident response (follow SECURITY_RESPONSE.md)
**Certification Process**:
1. Gap analysis (identify what's needed)
2. Implementation (configure and document)
3. Internal audit (3-6 months of operation)
4. Management review (executive sign-off)
5. External audit (by accredited body)
6. Certification awarded (valid 3 years)
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### **GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)**
**Purpose**: Protect personal data privacy of EU residents.
**Key Compliance Areas**:
#### **Lawful Processing (Article 6)**
ATLAS-GATE-MCP provides:
- Clear audit trails (proof of lawful processing)
- Consent documentation support
- Purpose limitation (plan-based authorization)
#### **Data Subject Rights (Articles 15-22)**
Supported mechanisms:
- **Access**: Audit logs provide complete activity history
- **Rectification**: Change control through plans
- **Erasure**: Document deletion capabilities with audit
- **Restriction**: Role-based access controls
- **Portability**: Data export formats supported
- **Objection**: Policy override procedures
#### **Data Protection by Design (Article 25)**
ATLAS-GATE-MCP implements:
- Principle of least privilege (role-based access)
- Data minimization (only necessary audit details)
- Purpose limitation (plan-based authorization)
- Integrity and confidentiality controls
#### **Data Processing Agreements (DPA)**
Requirements:
- Processor must sign Data Processing Agreement
- Document data flows (see DATA_FLOWS.md)
- Define sub-processor relationships
- Establish data retention policies
- Define deletion procedures
**Implementation Checklist**:
- [ ] Privacy policy references ATLAS-GATE-MCP
- [ ] Data flow diagram documents where data flows
- [ ] DPA signed with processor
- [ ] Data retention policy established
- [ ] Deletion procedures documented
- [ ] Data breach procedures in place
- [ ] Privacy impact assessment completed
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### **HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)**
**Purpose**: Protect health information privacy in USA.
**ATLAS-GATE-MCP Supports**:
- 45 CFR 164.306: Security standards (technical controls in place)
- 45 CFR 164.308: Administrative safeguards (policies provided)
- 45 CFR 164.310: Physical safeguards (sandbox isolation)
- 45 CFR 164.312: Technical safeguards (encryption, audit)
- 45 CFR 164.314: Organizational standards (documentation provided)
**Requirements for Compliance**:
1. **Business Associate Agreement (BAA)**:
- Must be signed with ATLAS-GATE-MCP provider
- Defines responsibilities for health data handling
2. **Technical Safeguards**:
- ✅ Encryption at rest (configure with deployment)
- ✅ Encryption in transit (use TLS)
- ✅ Audit controls (immutable audit logs)
- ✅ Access controls (role-based)
3. **Administrative Safeguards**:
- Security awareness training (provide to users)
- Workforce security procedures (document)
- Information access management (RBAC via ATLAS-GATE-MCP)
- Security awareness and training (annual)
4. **Physical Safeguards**:
- Facility access controls (restrict server room access)
- Workstation use policies (document usage rules)
- Workstation security (secure development machines)
**Compliance Steps**:
1. Sign Business Associate Agreement
2. Conduct risk analysis
3. Implement required safeguards
4. Document security procedures
5. Annual risk assessment
6. Incident response procedures
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### **NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)**
**Purpose**: Voluntary framework for managing cybersecurity risk.
**ATLAS-GATE-MCP Alignment**:
#### **Identify**
- Asset management (audit trail identifies all operations)
- Business environment documentation (provided)
- Risk assessment (security model in docs)
#### **Protect**
- Access control (RBAC, plan-based authorization)
- Data protection (encryption support)
- Information protection (audit trail integrity)
- Protective technology (sandbox isolation)
#### **Detect**
- Anomaly detection (monitor audit logs)
- Detection processes (audit review procedures)
- Security monitoring (log analysis recommended)
#### **Respond**
- Response planning (documented procedures)
- Communications (incident notification)
- Analysis (audit logs support forensics)
- Mitigation (documented response steps)
#### **Recover**
- Recovery planning (disaster recovery guide)
- Improvement (post-incident lessons learned)
**Using ATLAS-GATE-MCP for NIST CSF**:
1. Reference NIST CSF in security policy
2. Map ATLAS-GATE-MCP controls to CSF functions
3. Document how each framework category is addressed
4. Regular review and updates
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## Control Mapping
### **Security Control Matrix**
| Control Category | ATLAS-GATE-MCP Feature | Implementation | Evidence |
|------------------|------------------------|-----------------|----------|
| **Access Control** | RBAC (Windsurf/Antigravity) | Role-based permissions | Configuration docs |
| **Audit Logging** | Immutable audit trail | Cryptographically signed | audit-log.jsonl |
| **Authentication** | Session-based with tokens | Session management | Session logs |
| **Authorization** | Plan-based approval | Plans required for operations | Plan documents |
| **Encryption** | Supports encryption (TLS, AES) | Configure during deployment | Deployment guide |
| **Integrity** | SHA256 content hashing | Automatic on file operations | Audit entries |
| **Confidentiality** | Data isolation by role | RBAC + workspace binding | Configuration |
| **Non-repudiation** | Cryptographic signatures | All audit entries signed | Audit log format |
| **Change Control** | Plan-based authorization | Required before changes | Plan references |
| **Incident Response** | Comprehensive audit trail | Full operation history | Audit logs |
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## Audit-Ready Features
### **Features Built for Auditors**
1. **Immutable Audit Trail**
- Cannot be deleted or modified
- Cryptographically signed
- Provides non-repudiation
- Format: JSONL for easy parsing
2. **Comprehensive Logging**
- Every operation logged
- Timestamp, user, action, result
- Change details (what changed, how)
- Success/failure status
3. **Session Isolation**
- Each session has unique ID
- All operations correlated
- Full traceability
4. **Authorization Evidence**
- Plans reference in audit logs
- Role verification documented
- Permission checking logged
5. **Static Analysis Results**
- Content validation documented
- Security patterns identified
- Policy violations recorded
### **Audit Log Example**
```json
{
"timestamp": "2026-02-04T14:30:45.123Z",
"sessionId": "sess-abc123def456",
"requestId": "req-xyz789",
"operation": "file_write",
"file": "src/app.js",
"role": "WINDSURF",
"plan": "plan-001-update-app",
"status": "SUCCESS",
"details": {
"size": 2450,
"hash": "sha256:abc123...",
"linesChanged": 15
},
"signature": "RSA-SHA256:xyz789..."
}
```
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## Deployment Considerations
### **Secure Deployment Checklist**
- [ ] TLS/SSL enabled (all connections encrypted)
- [ ] Audit logs encrypted at rest
- [ ] Access logs enabled and monitored
- [ ] Firewall configured (minimize exposed ports)
- [ ] Regular backups scheduled
- [ ] Disaster recovery tested
- [ ] Monitoring and alerting enabled
- [ ] Regular security updates applied
- [ ] Incident response plan documented
- [ ] Data retention policy implemented
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## Data Handling & Privacy
### **Data Classification**
ATLAS-GATE-MCP handles:
| Data Type | Classification | Handling |
|-----------|-----------------|----------|
| Audit logs | Internal confidential | Encrypted, retained per policy |
| User session data | Internal confidential | Memory only, cleared on logout |
| Plans | Business sensitive | Version controlled, auditable |
| Configuration | Internal | Encrypted at rest |
| File content | As classified by user | User responsible for security |
### **Data Retention Policy**
Recommended defaults (configure per organization):
| Data Type | Retention Period | Justification |
|-----------|------------------|---|
| Audit logs | 7 years | Legal compliance, SOC 2 |
| Session data | 90 days | Security investigation window |
| Deleted files | 30 days | Disaster recovery capability |
| Configuration | Indefinite | Change history tracking |
### **Data Deletion Procedures**
To delete data:
1. Initiate deletion with plan
2. Log deletion in audit trail
3. Securely delete from storage
4. Archive audit reference (7 years)
5. Verify deletion
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## Certification Roadmap
### **Current Status (Feb 2026)**
**Completed**:
- ✅ GDPR readiness (documentation complete)
- ✅ NIST CSF alignment (documented)
- ✅ CIS Controls alignment (most v8.0 controls)
**In Progress**:
- 🟡 SOC 2 Type II (operational evidence collection)
- 🟡 ISO 27001 (configuration validation)
- 🟡 FedRAMP (security assessment phase)
**Planned (2026-2027)**:
- HIPAA BAA (business associate agreement)
- PCI-DSS (if handling payment data)
- NIST SP 800-171 (if federal contracts)
### **Getting Certified**
To certify your organization:
1. **Choose framework** (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
2. **Implement controls** (use this guide)
3. **Document compliance** (create evidence artifacts)
4. **Audit evidence** (collect for specified period)
5. **Engage auditor** (external, accredited firm)
6. **Remediate findings** (fix any gaps)
7. **Achieve certification** (valid period)
8. **Maintain compliance** (annual reviews)
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## Support & Questions
- **General questions**: compliance@atlas-gate-mcp.org
- **Certification questions**: Contact a compliance professional
- **Technical support**: See [Support SLA](./SUPPORT_SLA.md)
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**Version**: 2.0.0
**Last Updated**: February 2026
**Audience**: Security teams, compliance officers, enterprise adopters
**Status**: Production-ready
