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CYBERPULSE AI GRC: automate compliance audit documentation

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1. Workflow Overview

Description Automatically packages audit ready evidence files matched to control IDs from ISO 42001 or other frameworks. Fetches logs from Google Sheets, finds corresponding files in Google Drive, ...

Best for

  • Document Extraction automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.compression, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Adnan Tariq.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
CYBERPULSE AI GRC: automate compliance audit documentation
Workflow name
CYBERPULSE AI GRC: automate compliance audit documentation

Description Automatically packages audit-ready evidence files matched to control IDs from ISO 42001 or other frameworks. Fetches logs from Google Sheets, finds corresponding files in Google Drive, compresses them into a ZIP archive, and sends via email — no manual formatting required.

Who’s It For:

Compliance teams preparing audit documentation

GRC consultants managing multiple clients

Internal auditors requiring traceable evidence

How It Works:

Trigger manually or on schedule (e.g., daily)

Reads audit logs from Google Sheets

Searches Google Drive for files matching control_id

Downloads matched files

Zips them into an archive

Sends the archive via email (Gmail or SMTP)

Requirements:

Gmail or SMTP node for email delivery

Google Sheets connected (OAuth2)

Google Drive connected (OAuth2)

Google Sheet Requirements:

Columns: control_id, description, evidence_status, last_updated

One row per control ID or log entry

Headers must be in the first row

Log sheet must be shared with your service account or n8n-connected user

File Templates:

Audit_AutoPack_Sheet_Template.xlsx

Evidence files in Google Drive named using control ID (e.g., ISO42001-5.1.pdf)

Customization Tips:

Adjust ZIP archive name in the “Zip Files” node

Customize email subject, body, and recipient

Use a different Drive folder per client or audit phase

Ethics & Compliance:

Ensures audit trail and evidence traceability

Prevents unauthorized edits or file mismatches

Setup Instructions

Copy the provided Google Sheet template (linked in File Templates).

Fill in your audit logs (columns: control_id, description, status, last_updated).

Connect Google Sheets node using OAuth credentials.

In the Gmail node:

Set recipient email (e.g., [email protected])

Choose “Send binary data” and attach ZIP

Trigger via Cron node (e.g., daily) or manually

(Optional) Connect Drive or S3 node to store a backup copy

Supports:

ISO 42001 AI Governance

PCI DSS v4.0

NIST CSF / SOCI Act

ACSC Essential Eight

https://cyberpulsesolutions.com

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Execute workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Load Audit Logs

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 3 - Fetch Evidence Files

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - googleDrive
Config choices
Version 3

Block 4 - Merge Logs + Files

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 5 - Add control_id to File

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 6 - Download Evidence File

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - googleDrive
Config choices
Version 3

Block 7 - Zip Files

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.compression - compression
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 8 - Send Evidence Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 9 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow CYBERPULSE AI GRC: automate compliance audit documentation
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 9
Categories Document Extraction
Author Adnan Tariq
Published 07 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/7079/7079.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does CYBERPULSE AI GRC: automate compliance audit documentation do?

Description Automatically packages audit ready evidence files matched to control IDs from ISO 42001 or other frameworks. Fetches logs from Google Sheets, finds corresponding files in Google Drive, ...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Document Extraction use case.