ENS compliance made easy with Report plugin for SonarQube™

Information security is a core requirement in the digital transformation of the public sector. In Spain, the Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS) is the legal framework designed to protect the systems and services that handle public data.

If you work with or for a government entity, compliance with the ENS is not optional. In this article, we explain what the ENS is, why it matters, and how our Report Plugin for SonarQube™ can help you easily generate the technical documentation required for security audits and ENS compliance.

What is the National Security Framework (ENS)?

The ENS, regulated by Decreto Ley 311/2022, establishes the minimum principles and security requirements that must be implemented by public administrations in Spain, as well as by third-party providers that process public data.

The ENS is based on five core principles:

Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Authenticity
Traceability

These principles translate into a set of technical and organizational security measures, applied based on the system’s criticality level (basic, medium, or high).

Why is ENS important for your organization?

It’s a legal obligation for all public sector entities.
It builds trust in your digital services.
It is required for security audits and certification processes.
It’s a key requirement for public procurement and IT tenders.

How does SonarQube™ support ENS compliance?

SonarQube™ is widely used in the public sector to:

Monitor and improve source code quality.
Detect vulnerabilities and security issues.
Ensure traceability of software development processes.
Generate documentation for best practices and compliance.

In the ENS context, this provides technical evidence that supports your Security Plan, Audit Reports, and Statement of Applicability.

How report plugin for SonarQube™ helps with ENS compliance

Our Report Plugin for SonarQube™, allows you to generate customizable, comprehensive reports in PDF and ODT formats, containing all the key data from your SonarQube™ project analysis.

What can you include in the reports?

Quality metrics (bugs, vulnerabilities, code smells)
Code coverage and duplication statistics
Technical debt and rule compliance status
Project/module breakdowns and traceability
Historical reports for audit tracking

Why is this useful for ENS?

Generates technical evidence on demand
Automates the documentation process
Supports the ENS traceability principle
Facilitates internal and external audit reviews

Complying with the National Security Framework (ENS) doesn’t have to be a complex task. With tools like Report Plugin for SonarQube™, you can ensure your code is secure, traceable, and well documented ready for any audit or review.

If you’re looking for a smart way to streamline ENS compliance, try our Plugin for SonarQube™ and turn your project analysis into professional, audit-ready documentation.

bitegarden team

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