Quick Start Guide | 24zero Documentation

Overview

24zero is a continuous compliance and security platform that helps you automate security control validation, manage compliance across multiple frameworks, and protect your endpoints with AI-powered threat detection.

This guide will walk you through the essential steps to get started with 24zero.

Step 1: Create Your Account

If you haven't already, sign up for a 24zero account at 24zero.cloud/signup. You can start with our free tier which includes up to 5 devices.

Step 2: Select Your Compliance Frameworks

After logging in, navigate to the Compliance section and select the frameworks you need to comply with. 24zero supports 15 major frameworks including:

SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001:2022
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
HIPAA
PCI DSS 4.0
GDPR
CIS Controls v8
And 8 more...

Step 3: Deploy Your First Agent

The 24zero agent runs on your endpoints to collect security telemetry and validate controls. Download the agent for your platform:

# macOS
curl -fsSL https://get.24zero.cloud/install.sh | bash

# Windows (PowerShell as Admin)
irm https://get.24zero.cloud/install.ps1 | iex

# Linux
curl -fsSL https://get.24zero.cloud/install.sh | sudo bash

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The agent will automatically register with your account using your API key.

Step 4: Run Your First Scan

Once your agent is connected, you can run your first security scan from the dashboard. Navigate to Monitoring → AI Red Team and click "Run Scan" to validate your security controls.

Step 5: Review Results

After the scan completes, review the findings in your dashboard. Each finding includes:

Severity rating (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
Affected compliance controls
Detailed remediation guidance
Evidence for audit purposes

Next Steps

Now that you have the basics set up, explore these features:

Set up automated scheduled scans
Configure alerts and notifications
Invite team members
Generate compliance reports