Evaud vs Dropbox for Cyber Essentials evidence
Dropbox is a popular file store but it lacks Cyber Essentials structure — controls, status, reminders, assessor portal.
Where Dropbox works well
Dropbox is easy to use and widely adopted. It's a solid place to store working files.
Where it becomes messy for evidence
Folders don't model Cyber Essentials controls, evidence status or assessor access. Sharing approved-only evidence requires duplicating files into a separate folder.
How Evaud adds structure
Cyber Essentials-shaped
Items map to the five Cyber Essentials controls instead of arbitrary folder trees.
Workflow, not just storage
Status, reviews, owners and tasks are built in.
Assessor-ready view
A scoped, read-only portal instead of broad ‘anyone with the link’ sharing.
Evaud vs Dropbox
A side-by-side look at the Cyber Essentials workflow.
| Capability | Evaud | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
Map evidence to Cyber Essentials controls | ||
Asset register linked to evidence | ||
Evidence status (draft / approved / expired) | ||
Review reminders and expiry dates | ||
Read-only assessor access | ||
Comments tied to a specific evidence item | ||
Activity history per item | ||
Renewal preparation workflow |
Dropbox is fine for general storage. Evaud focuses specifically on Cyber Essentials evidence and assessor handover.
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