In the UK cybersecurity landscape of 2026, “best effort” is no longer a valid compliance strategy. With the Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) v3.3 “Danzell” update (effective April 2026) and the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, regulators have shifted from a policy-based approach to a strictly evidence-led one.

For businesses, this means the annual “scramble for screenshots” is being replaced by a requirement for continuous, verifiable proof. Here is how the SentinelOne Singularity platform acts as your “automated auditor” to meet these heightened standards.

5 ways SentinelOne delivers Proof of Compliance

1. Malware Protection

Historically, businesses could pass audits by simply proving they had an antivirus installed. Under the 2026 CE+ standards, auditors now perform active malware protection testing to verify that your controls are demonstrably effective.

How SentinelOne provides -proof:

  • Behavioral AI vs. Signatures: SentinelOne doesn’t rely on outdated scan logs. It provides a real-time “Storyline” of every process. When an auditor asks for proof of protection, you can pull a forensic report showing exactly how the AI identified and neutralised a zero-day threat—proving the control is active, not just installed.
  • Verification of “Always-On” Security: The management console provides an instant dashboard of any endpoints with disabled agents or out-of-date policies, allowing you to remediate gaps before the auditor arrives.

2. The MFA Mandate

As of April 2026, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is mandatory for all cloud services and privileged accounts with no exceptions for cost or convenience.

How SentinelOne provides proof:

  • Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR): SentinelOne Singularity Ranger AD and Identity tools monitor for “MFA bypass” attempts or unauthorised lateral movement.
  • Evidence for Auditors: You can generate reports that identify every account accessing your environment, specifically highlighting that non-MFA logins are blocked or flagged. This moves you from saying “we have a policy for MFA” to “here is the log showing it is enforced.”

3. Vulnerability Management

The 2026 UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill introduces a 24-hour incident reporting window. You cannot report what you cannot see. Standard annual vulnerability scans are now considered insufficient for “Resilient” status.

How SentinelOne provides proof:

  • Singularity Vulnerability Management: Unlike traditional scanners that run once a month, SentinelOne provides a live inventory of applications and OS versions across your entire fleet,including remote and BYOD devices.
  • Patch Verification: When auditors look for “critical updates missing for more than 14 days,” SentinelOne gives you a filtered list of every at-risk device, allowing for immediate “one-click” remote forensics or isolation.

4. Scoping & Asset Discovery

The updated 2026 scoping rules assume that any device connected to the internet is in scope unless you can prove otherwise. This includes the surge of IoT devices and unmanaged contractor laptops.

How SentinelOne provides proof:

  • Ranger® Asset Discovery: SentinelOne turns every protected endpoint into a “sensor” that discovers unmanaged devices on your network.
  • Defensible Scoping: If an auditor finds an unknown device on your network, you can use Ranger to prove it is isolated or managed, preventing a “Major Non-Compliance” failure.

5. Rapid Incident Reporting (The 24-Hour Rule)

Under the new legislation, businesses must notify regulators within 24 hours of a significant incident. Manual data collection takes too long.

How SentinelOne Provides Proof:

  • Automated Forensics: SentinelOne automatically correlates thousands of data points into a single incident report.
  • Purple AI: You can query your environment in plain English: “Show me all connections to known malicious IPs in the last 24 hours.” This allows your team to meet the strict legal reporting timelines with accuracy and confidence.

By moving to an AI-native platform like SentinelOne, you aren’t just “buying a tool”, you are building a standing evidence model. This strengthens an already strong argument that SentinelOne with its automatic monitoring and resolution capability across your entire IT estate is now an essential tool to both keep your business safe but now also compliant. At Bridgeall we are a SentinelOne partner that helps businesses implement SentinelOne, to find out more about our SentinelOne Services visit our page here.