Compliance and enforcement

From policy to regulation, keep compliance in check

Compliance is about proving policy enforcement, not just writing policies. Prey automates security rule application across devices, providing audit evidence and reducing risks in dynamic environments.

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The high stakes of non-compliance

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Hefty fines and penalties

Regulatory bodies such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 (to which Prey is compliant) can impose significant penalties if organizations fail to demonstrate that sensitive device data is secure and accounted for.

No audit trail

Manually gathering complete device history is slow and error-prone. The lack of objective evidence to prove compliance, risks audit failure and fines.

Weak accountability

Weak accountability: Without objective evidence, taking disciplinary action against misuse or lack of accountability is difficult, lowering performance and results.

Operational blind spots

Devices used outside approved locations or for unauthorized purposes create vulnerabilities that can expose sensitive data and lead to security incidents.

The Prey solution:

Automated compliance and enforcement

Proactively enforce policies 

Maintain a secure and compliant environment, automating the enforcement of rules and usage guidelines. 

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Geofences with actions

Define virtual boundaries around approved working locations (e.g., office, campus, client sites). Automate responses when a device enters or exits a geofence; lock screens or alerts to the responsible party.

Automations

Set up rules to ensure devices are secured or reported if they haven't checked in, reinforcing usage policies.

Remote protection

Wipe, encrypt or automatically lock, devices at risk when detected in an unapproved location or after a specified period of non-compliance.

Dark web monitoring

Prey's Breach Monitoring enhances security by actively scanning the internet for leaked data. It alerts you to potential breaches, reducing risk and strengthening data security.

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Simplify device management for compliance

Support a dependable culture across your organization.

Loan manager

Assign devices to individuals and maintain a transparent record of who has what, which is the foundational step for any compliance program.

Custom roles

Give different levels of access and control to team members, ensuring your device management processes align with internal security policies and regulatory requirements.

Connection log

Keep a comprehensive record of when and how devices connect, further enhancing your ability to audit and ensure compliance.

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Establish clear accountability

Confidently face any audit with a complete, undeniable record of device activity.

Audit log

Keep a complete, permanent registry of all account activity, user actions, and system interactions. This provides an undeniable audit trail for compliance officers.

Location history

Automatically log and store a device's movements over time, allowing you to easily provide proof of a device's whereabouts to auditors and verify adherence to your company’s location-based policies.

Missing reports

When your security rules are triggered, you can flag devices as missing to start gathering detailed reports. Get objective evidence (including user photos and screenshots) for incident response and legal proceedings.

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"Prey handles exactly what we need it for - tracking equipment, securing it when needed, etc."

Mike M. at SBMA

"It protects devices and data from damage and attack.”

Solomon D. at Hope Walks

“Prey has been great, consistently. Always top notch.”

Andy M. at Stafford-Smith, Inc.

“I find Prey to be an incredible product.”

Jairo B. at Aboissa Commodity Brokers

"Prey handles exactly what we need it for - tracking equipment, securing it when needed, etc."

Mike M. at SBMA

"It protects devices and data from damage and attack.”

Solomon D. at Hope Walks

“Prey has been great, consistently. Always top notch.”

Andy M. at Stafford-Smith, Inc.

“I find Prey to be an incredible product.”

Jairo B. at Aboissa Commodity Brokers

"Prey handles exactly what we need it for - tracking equipment, securing it when needed, etc."

Mike M. at SBMA

"It protects devices and data from damage and attack.”

Solomon D. at Hope Walks

“Prey has been great, consistently. Always top notch.”

Andy M. at Stafford-Smith, Inc.

“I find Prey to be an incredible product.”

Jairo B. at Aboissa Commodity Brokers

Your compliance command center

The Prey dashboard brings clarity to your compliance challenges. Track every device, user, and their adherence to your policies. Pull up a device’s location history, review your account’s Audit log, and check other activities to get a complete, auditable picture for total regulatory readiness.

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Frequently asked questions

Below, you'll find answers to commonly asked questions about our products/services. Feel free to reach out to us directly for further assistance. We're here to help!

How does Prey provide proof of policy non-compliance?

Prey automatically generates Missing reports when a device is flagged as missing, offering critical evidence like location, user photos, activity screenshots, and network connection records. This objective data is crucial for audits and disciplinary actions. For regulations requiring devices in specific locations, Location history provides a timestamped record of movement, proving compliance within geofenced areas and offering objective evidence for auditors.

What types of policies can be enforced using Prey?

Prey helps enforce a wide range of policies, including device-in-use policies (who is using a device), location-based policies (where a device can be used), and device loaner return policies (ensuring these are returned on time). The automated features save you from having to manually enforce these rules.

How does Prey help with regulatory compliance?

Prey gives you the tools to maintain a comprehensive audit trail and enforce policies that are essential for regulatory compliance. Prey’s always-on location tracking and security features help you generate data to provide irrefutable evidence that your devices and users are adhering to industry regulations, helping you pass audits and mitigate risk.

How does Prey help our organization prepare for a regulatory audit?

Prey provides the objective, verifiable data that auditors require. By using features like our Audit log and Location history, you can easily generate and export reports showing a complete record of device activity, user actions, and device locations, proving your adherence to compliance policies and procedures.

How much Location history data does Prey store?

By default, the plan includes 30 days of location history data. However, for organizations with stricter compliance requirements, we offer an add-on extension to store location data for 3, 6, or 12 months.

What kind of data does Prey collect to provide an audit trail?

Our platform keeps an unalterable record of all system interactions. This includes: when devices were added or removed, users logged-in and out, specific actions (like a remote wipe), and who performed them, triggered security reports, feature use information, and much more. This provides a clear, defensible record of your compliance actions.

Can Prey help meet data security requirements for regulations like HIPAA or GDPR?

Yes. Regulations like HIPAA and GDPR require that you have controls in place to protect sensitive data. Prey's remote security actions, like Remote wipe and Encryption, give you the ability to instantly protect data on a compromised device, mitigating the risk of a breach and demonstrating your commitment to data security standards.

How does Prey’s solution compare to complex enterprise compliance platforms?

Prey is designed to provide the essential, high-impact features for compliance without the complexity and cost of a full enterprise platform. We focus on providing the core tools for accountability, policy enforcement, and audit readiness, making us a simple and effective solution for organizations that need to mitigate risk with a scalable tool.

How does Prey provide proof of policy non-compliance?

Prey automatically generates Missing reports when a device is flagged as missing, offering critical evidence like location, user photos, activity screenshots, and network connection records. This objective data is crucial for audits and disciplinary actions. For regulations requiring devices in specific locations, Location history provides a timestamped record of movement, proving compliance within geofenced areas and offering objective evidence for auditors.