Tests are automated checks Tidal runs on your own data or a connected system. How to read the dashboard, the tests table, statuses and the results timeline.
Executing and monitoring tests
Tests refresh on their own schedule, but you can force one before an audit or straight after fixing a configuration. Reading results and linking controls too.
Resource exclusions
Apply resource-level or test-level exclusions to reflect your audit scope and approved exceptions, with the original evidence retained for audit review.
Excluding Azure resources with tags
Use the TidalExclude tag in Azure when a resource is outside your audit scope across supported checks. Keep its evidence and exclusion reason visible.
Excluding AWS resources with tags
Use the TidalExclude tag to exclude supported AWS resources from test verdicts while retaining their evidence. Review resource scope, evidence and removal.
Excluding resources per test
Exclude resources from a test when a requirement does not apply. Record a reason, choose which results change, and keep the original evidence for review.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Tests are managed by Tidal Control, so you cannot create or edit them. The difference between Tidal and integration tests, and what an Error status means.