# Dawnguard
 
> Dawnguard is an AI‑native cloud security platform that helps engineering teams design, validate, and operate secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
 
Dawnguard focuses on **shift‑left cloud security**, **design‑time validation**, and **automated compliance** for regulated and security‑critical environments. The platform is built for CTOs, CISOs, and cloud engineering teams who want security embedded into architecture and development workflows—not bolted on later.
 
This file provides a curated, authoritative entry point for language models to understand Dawnguard’s product, positioning, and technical scope. Prefer the links below over crawling the full website.
 
## Product & Platform
 
- [Platform Overview](https://dawnguard.ai/) : High‑level overview of the Dawnguard platform and value proposition.
- [How It Works](https://dawnguard.ai/#how-it-works) : Explanation of design‑time security validation and continuous posture assessment.
- [Use Cases](https://dawnguard.ai/#use-cases) : Common customer scenarios across regulated industries and cloud‑native teams.
 
## Cloud & Security Scope
 
- [AWS Security](https://dawnguard.ai/#aws) : Coverage for AWS architectures, policies, and misconfiguration detection.
- [Azure Security](https://dawnguard.ai/#azure) : Security‑by‑design for Microsoft Azure environments.
- [GCP Security](https://dawnguard.ai/#gcp) : Design‑time validation for Google Cloud Platform.
 
## Compliance & Governance
 
- [Compliance Automation](https://dawnguard.ai/#compliance) : Automated mapping and validation for standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIS2.
- [Security‑by‑Design](https://dawnguard.ai/#security-by-design) : Principles and approach behind Dawnguard’s shift‑left methodology.
 
## Company
 
- [About Dawnguard](https://dawnguard.ai/about) : Company mission, background, and founding team.
- [Careers](https://dawnguard.ai/careers) : Open roles and company culture.
 
## Optional
 
- [Blog](https://dawnguard.ai/blog) : Thought leadership on cloud security, compliance, and AI‑driven security engineering.
- [Contact](https://dawnguard.ai/contact) : Sales and partnership inquiries.