evidence-validator

Validate audit evidence artifacts for completeness, timeliness, relevance, and authenticity.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rifh2000/claude-grc-engineering. --skill evidence-validator-rifh2000
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: evidence-validator
Source: https://github.com/rifh2000/claude-grc-engineering./tree/main/plugins/grc-auditor/skills/evidence-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rifh2000/claude-grc-engineering. --skill evidence-validator-rifh2000

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Audit teams spend substantial time validating evidence artifacts that support controls; evidence-validator automates checks for completeness, timeliness, relevance, and authenticity to accelerate reviews.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Completeness Check: Verifies evidence covers all required control elements.
  • Timeliness Validation: Confirms artifacts pertain to the audit period.
  • Relevance Assessment: Ensures artifacts demonstrate the implemented control.
  • Authenticity Review: Detects tampering or inconsistencies in artifacts.
  • Use Case: Rapid pre-review validation of evidence packages for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits.

Quick Start

Run the evidence-validator on the latest audit package to generate a validation memo.

Frequently Asked Questions about evidence-validator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate audit evidence for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits?

To validate audit evidence for SOC 2 and ISO 27001, you can run automated checks for completeness, timeliness, relevance, and authenticity on artifacts like screenshots, config files, logs, and policies to generate a validation memo.

What is audit evidence validation and why is it needed?

Audit evidence validation is the process of verifying that artifacts support implemented controls by checking completeness, timeliness, relevance, and authenticity. It is needed to accelerate evidence reviews and ensure artifacts are not tampered with or incomplete.

How do I check if audit evidence artifacts are complete and authentic?

You can check if audit evidence artifacts are complete and authentic by applying validation rules that verify all required control elements are covered and detect any tampering or inconsistencies within screenshots, config files, logs, and policies.

Can I use automated evidence validation for gap analysis and auditor reporting?

Yes, you can use automated evidence validation for gap analysis and auditor reporting. It reports findings with identified gaps and recommendations, ensuring artifacts pertain to the correct audit period and demonstrate the implemented control.

Does evidence validation work with screenshots, config files, logs, and policies?

Yes, evidence validation works with screenshots, config files, logs, and policies. It applies functional requirements to check these specific artifact types across various frameworks during evidence reviews.

What are the limitations of automated audit evidence validation?

Automated audit evidence validation focuses strictly on checking artifact types, completeness, timeliness, relevance, and authenticity. It reports gaps and recommendations but does not replace the final human judgment required in auditor reporting.