# Understanding Control Details

<mark style="color:blue;">**Control Details**</mark>

Controls are essential for managing compliance in ComplianceBot and include policies, procedures and evidence that safeguard assets, ensure data integrity and meet regulatory requirements. These safeguards help mitigate risks and improve security.&#x20;

<mark style="color:orange;">**Applicability:**</mark> During Onboarding, organizations can choose applicable controls based on their needs. For instance, physical security rules might not be relevant for those using only cloud services like AWS or GCP.

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