Product Changelog

Overview

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes for ISMS Copilot. This changelog is automatically updated as we ship new changes to production.

February 2025

Version 2.5: Dynamic Framework Knowledge Injection

ISMS Copilot 2.5 introduces intelligent framework detection and dynamic knowledge injection, dramatically reducing hallucination risk and expanding multi-framework support from ISO 27001-only to 9 major compliance frameworks.

Framework Knowledge Engine

What's New:

• 9 Frameworks Supported: ISO 27001:2022, ISO 42001:2023, ISO 27701:2025, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, NIS 2, DORA

• Intelligent Detection: Regex-based framework detection automatically identifies which frameworks you're asking about (not AI-based, ensuring reliable detection)

• Dynamic Knowledge Injection: Only relevant framework knowledge is loaded into AI context, improving accuracy while reducing token usage

• Eliminates Hallucinations: AI receives actual framework knowledge before answering, preventing fabricated control numbers and requirements

When you ask about ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, or any supported framework, ISMS Copilot now detects the framework mention, retrieves the exact knowledge, and provides the AI with verified context before responding. This means responses are grounded in actual framework knowledge, not probabilistic guessing.

How It Works:

1. You ask a question mentioning a framework (e.g., \"What is ISO 27001 Annex A.5.9?\")

2. Framework detection identifies ISO 27001 in your question

3. Relevant ISO 27001 knowledge is injected into the AI's context

4. AI answers based on actual framework knowledge, not memory

Technical Architecture:

• Replaces previous retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) approach

• Token-efficient: Only loads relevant frameworks vs. sending all ~10K tokens every request

• Extensible design: New frameworks can be added with single object additions

• Non-AI detection ensures reliability (regex pattern matching, not probabilistic)

Framework detection happens before the AI processes your question, ensuring 100% reliability. This is different from RAG approaches where retrieval can fail or return irrelevant context.

UX Improvements

Enhanced Loading Experience:

• Rotating loading messages now show what ISMS Copilot is doing: \"Analyzing your question...\" → \"Consulting framework knowledge...\" → \"Preparing response...\"

• Clear feedback when framework knowledge is being loaded and processed

Reliability Enhancements

Beyond framework detection, version 2.5 includes foundational improvements:

• Reliability fixes: Resolved root causes of interrupted requests for very long documents

• Long answer handling: Improved processing of extensive documents and complex queries

• Document generation: More reliable policy and procedure generation

• Adjusted guardrails: Fixed over-sensitive content filtering that sometimes refused legitimate compliance requests

Try asking framework-specific questions to see the improvement: \"List DORA Article 28 requirements\" or \"What is ISO 27001:2022 control A.5.9?\" — you'll get accurate, grounded answers based on actual framework knowledge.

Product Evolution Timeline

Version 2.5 represents a major architectural milestone:

• ISMS Copilot v1 (2024): Basic chatbot with multi-framework knowledge but limited features (no file uploads, document generation, or chat history)

• ISMS Copilot 2.0 (October 2025): Full-featured app with file uploads, document generation, workspaces, and chat history, but focused on ISO 27001 only

• ISMS Copilot 2.5 (February 2025): Intelligent framework detection + dynamic knowledge injection supporting 9 frameworks with dramatically reduced hallucination risk

What's Coming Next:

• More frameworks: NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, and additional regional regulations

• Agents: Assign tasks and review results instead of just chatting

• Integrations: Connect with major GRC platforms (Vanta, Drata, Sprinto) to work directly in your tools

• AI provider choice: Select your preferred AI model (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) while keeping specialized GRC knowledge

Note: ISMS Copilot 2.5 marks the transition from RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) to dynamic framework knowledge injection. If you see documentation mentioning RAG architecture, it refers to the pre-2.5 system. Version 2.5's approach is more reliable and token-efficient.

January 2025

New Features

Data Retention Warning Dialog

When you reduce your data retention period in Settings, a confirmation dialog now protects you from accidental data loss. If you change from a longer retention period (like "Keep Forever") to a shorter one (like 30 days), you'll see a clear warning that all messages older than the new period will be permanently deleted.

What you'll see:

• "Confirm Data Retention Change" modal with clear explanation

• "This action cannot be undone" warning

• "Cancel" or "Delete Old Messages" buttons for explicit confirmation

How to access: Settings → Data Protection → Change retention period to a lower value → Save

Learn more about configuring retention in Advanced Data Protection Mode.

Rate Limit Upgrade Notice

Free plan users now see clearer upgrade prompts when reaching the daily message limit (10 messages/day). A purple banner appears on the welcome screen with an "✨ Upgrade to Unlimited" button that takes you directly to subscription options.

What you'll see:

• Purple banner on home screen when limit is reached

• In-chat error messages: "You've reached your usage limit. Upgrade for unlimited access." or "Rate limit exceeded. Please wait or upgrade."

• Direct link to upgrade via Stripe

Improvements

Enhanced Loading Experience

The app loading screen now shows a centered spinner with "Loading messages..." text overlay instead of plain text. This provides clearer feedback when the app is initializing or loading your chat history.

Outage Banner Redesign

When upstream AI provider issues are detected, you'll now see a persistent orange banner at the top of the screen with the message: "We're currently facing issues with one of our upstream provider due to a recent outage." The banner remains visible until the issue is resolved and cannot be dismissed to ensure you're aware of potential service impacts.

Bug Fixes

Stuck Loading Spinner

Fixed an issue where the message loading spinner could get stuck and never stop. The spinner now reliably stops even if message sending fails. If a response takes longer than 5 minutes, you'll see: "AI response is taking longer than expected. Please check back later or try again." with a warning icon.

December 2025

New Features

Premium Upgrade Dialog for Rate Limits

Users on the free plan now see a clear, user-friendly upgrade prompt when reaching the daily message limit (10 messages/day). The new full-screen dialog explains the benefits of upgrading to Plus ($20/month) for unlimited access and can be dismissed to explore subscription options.

AI Provider Outage Handling

ISMS Copilot now displays a persistent banner when AI provider issues are detected, automatically falling back to Mistral AI to ensure continuity of service. You'll be notified of any outages while your work continues uninterrupted.

Improvements

Extended Chat Timeout

Chat polling timeout has been extended to 10 minutes, significantly reducing instances of stuck or incomplete responses. This improvement provides more reliable chat interactions, especially for complex compliance queries.

Enhanced Help Center Integration

All in-app help links now direct to help.ismscopilot.com for consistent access to documentation, tutorials, and support resources.

Improved Footer Messaging

The footer now includes a link to the user guide with the message "ISMS Copilot is good but you remain the captain" — reinforcing that the tool accelerates your compliance work while you maintain oversight.

Bug Fixes

Chat Loading Spinner

Fixed infinite loading spinner issues that could occur during chat interactions. The interface now correctly indicates when responses are processing or complete.

Message Concatenation Errors

Resolved backend concatenation errors that were previously visible to users. Chat responses now display cleanly without technical error messages.

Workspace Message Display

Fixed messaging display issues in workspace-specific contexts, ensuring consistent chat behavior across all workspaces.

November 2025

New Features

Advanced Data Protection Mode

You now have complete control over where your AI conversations are processed and how long AI providers retain your data.

Two Processing Options:

• Default Mode (OFF): AI processing in the United States via xAI/OpenAI with 30-day retention

• Advanced Data Protection (ON): 100% EU processing via Mistral AI with zero data retention

Key Benefits:

• User control over AI processing location (US vs EU)

• Zero retention option for maximum privacy

• Meets strict EU data sovereignty requirements

• Available to all users at no additional cost

• Simple toggle in Settings → Data Protection

Who Should Enable This:

• Organizations with mandatory EU data residency requirements

• Compliance consultants working with European clients

• Users handling highly sensitive compliance data

• Anyone who wants maximum privacy and zero AI provider retention

Related Documentation Updates:

• Updated Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance to reflect user control over AI processing location

• Updated Register of Processing Activities to document dual-mode AI processing

• Updated Security & Data Protection Overview with AI provider options

October 2025

New Features

Help Center & Support Resources

We've enhanced access to support resources directly within ISMS Copilot:

• Help Center submenu: Access frequently asked questions, tutorials, and support documentation from the user dropdown menu

• Improved navigation: Quickly find the help you need without leaving your workspace

Mistral AI Model Integration

You can now choose Mistral as an alternative AI model for your compliance queries. This gives you more flexibility in how you interact with the platform and allows you to select the model that best fits your specific use case.

Refer and Earn Program

Introduce ISMS Copilot to other compliance professionals and earn rewards. The new "Refer and Earn" link in your user menu makes it easy to share the platform and track your referrals.

Improvements

Enhanced AI Response Quality

We've refined the AI's system prompt to deliver more concise and natural responses while maintaining accuracy for compliance-specific queries.

Payment Processing Updates

Updated Stripe integration for more reliable payment processing and improved billing experience.

Bug Fixes

Chat Typing Animation

Fixed an issue where the typing animation in chat felt sluggish. Messages now appear more smoothly and responsively.

Document Generation Reliability

Resolved several bugs affecting the document generation process, improving overall reliability when creating policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.

How to Stay Updated

We continuously ship improvements to ISMS Copilot based on user feedback and compliance framework updates. To make the most of new features:

• Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates

• Watch for in-app notifications about new features

• Join our community to discuss new releases and share feedback

Getting Help

If you have questions about any of these updates or need assistance:

• Visit the Help Center from your user menu for tutorials and FAQs

• Contact support for technical assistance

• Check related articles for guides on specific features