Sentinel's Rust database stores data as git-tracked JSON files: auditors can finally grep your secrets like it's a code review

CyberPath has released Sentinel 2.1.1, a document database designed to simplify compliance audits by providing transparent and auditable data. Traditional databases often hide data in binary blobs or proprietary formats, making it difficult for auditors to verify integrity. Sentinel stores every record as a human-readable JSON file on disk, allowing for Git-based version control and cryptographic verification. This approach enables auditors to easily verify data integrity, check signatures, and view change history. The database is optimized for compliance, meeting GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS requirements. With Sentinel, organizations can demonstrate transparency and auditability, reducing the complexity and stress associated with compliance audits. The open-source database is available on GitHub and can be installed using Cargo. By prioritizing transparency over query performance, Sentinel provides a unique solution for organizations handling sensitive data, such as banks, healthcare systems, and government agencies, where compliance is mandatory.