Vanta

What is Vanta?

Vanta is an AI-powered Trust Management Platform designed to simplify and automate compliance, risk management, and trust-building processes for organizations of all sizes. From startups aiming to close bigger deals through quick certifications to enterprises scaling complex security programs, Vanta handles the heavy lifting. It supports over 35 leading compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI, and GDPR, as well as emerging AI governance standards like NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act. By leveraging AI and automation, Vanta eliminates manual spreadsheets and time-intensive audits, allowing teams to focus on growth and innovation.

How Does Vanta Work?

At its core, Vanta operates as a centralized platform that integrates with your existing tech stack—such as AWS and other tools—to collect evidence, monitor controls, and generate reports automatically. The platform's AI capabilities, including the new Vanta AI Agent, guide users through compliance workflows, perform actions on their behalf, and provide intelligent insights. For instance, it continuously scans for security gaps, automates vendor risk assessments, and streamlines questionnaire responses for sales teams.

The process starts with onboarding: Connect your integrations, map your controls to relevant frameworks, and let Vanta automate evidence collection. Continuous monitoring ensures ongoing compliance, flagging issues in real-time. During audits, Vanta prepares everything automatically, reducing preparation time from months to weeks. Its Vendor Risk Management (VRM) solution, enhanced with AI, shifts from manual checks to proactive, ongoing oversight of third-party risks.

Key Features of Vanta

• Automated Compliance: Achieve and maintain certifications like SOC 2 or HIPAA without manual effort. Vanta handles policy generation, control mapping, and evidence gathering for frameworks spanning information security, data privacy, and AI governance.
• Risk Management: Centralize risk assessment from a single dashboard. Identify vulnerabilities, prioritize threats, and mitigate them efficiently.
• Trust Center: Build a public-facing portal to demonstrate your security posture to customers and partners before they inquire.
• Streamlined Audits: Get audit-ready instantly with automated reports and evidence portals that auditors can access directly.
• Questionnaire Automation: Use AI to answer security questionnaires rapidly, accelerating sales cycles and preventing deal delays.
• Vendor Risk Management: Monitor third-party vendors continuously with AI-driven assessments, ensuring compliance across your supply chain.
• Vanta AI Agent: This innovative tool supercharges GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) teams by automating routine tasks and providing workflow guidance.
• Integrations and API: Seamlessly connect with tools like AWS, and use the Vanta API for custom workflows.

Vanta's platform is scalable: Startups can get compliant in weeks to win enterprise clients, mid-market companies gain visibility across programs, and enterprises benefit from tailored, high-security controls.

How to Use Vanta?

Getting started is straightforward. Request a demo via the Vanta website, then sign up for a plan that fits your needs—options range from startup-focused to enterprise-grade. Once onboarded:

1. Integrate Your Stack: Link cloud services, HR tools, and more to pull real-time data.
2. Select Frameworks: Choose from 35+ options, including custom ones like CMMC or Cyber Essentials.
3. Automate Workflows: Let AI handle evidence collection and monitoring.
4. Manage Risks: Use the dashboard for vendor reviews and risk scoring.
5. Prove Trust: Share your Trust Center or automated reports with stakeholders.

For developers, Vanta offers an API to embed compliance checks into apps. The platform's help center, Vanta Academy, and community resources provide tutorials and best practices.

Why Choose Vanta?

In a landscape where compliance is non-negotiable yet burdensome, Vanta stands out for its proven ROI. Customers report a 526% return over three years, with the platform paying for itself in just three months and boosting productivity by 129%. Recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide GRC Software 2025, Vanta fosters trust and transparency efficiently.

Take Clay, a fast-growing team: "Vanta has saved us hundreds of hours and well over six figures in potential lost deals or added headcount," says GTM Engineering Lead Everett Berry. It keeps security manageable during rapid scaling. For service providers and auditors, Vanta's partner program enhances capabilities, expands reach, and ensures seamless audits.

Compared to traditional methods, Vanta reduces manual work by automating repetitive tasks, minimizing errors, and providing actionable insights. It's not just about passing audits—it's about building sustainable trust that accelerates business.

Who is Vanta For?

Vanta serves a wide audience:

• Startups: Ideal for early-stage companies needing quick SOC 2 or GDPR compliance to attract investors and clients.
• Mid-Market Businesses: Perfect for scaling teams seeking continuous visibility and process efficiency.
• Enterprises: Suited for large organizations requiring robust, customizable controls and AI governance support.
• GRC Teams: Security pros, compliance officers, and risk managers who want AI to multiply their efforts without added headcount.
• Partners: Service providers, auditors, and integrators looking to enhance offerings.

If you're in tech, finance, healthcare, or any regulated industry, Vanta's AI-driven approach ensures you're always audit-ready and trusted.

Real-World Use Cases and Value

• Startup Milestone Achievement: A SaaS startup uses Vanta to secure SOC 2 Type 2 certification in weeks, closing a major enterprise deal that required proof of compliance.
• Enterprise Risk Oversight: A global firm automates vendor assessments for hundreds of partners, reducing third-party breach risks by 40% through continuous monitoring.
• Sales Acceleration: Mid-market sales teams cut questionnaire response time from days to hours, boosting win rates by streamlining security reviews.

Vanta's practical value lies in its ability to transform compliance from a cost center into a competitive advantage. By automating the mundane, it frees teams to innovate, while AI ensures proactive risk handling. Recent updates, like the enhanced VRM solution, make vendor security a strategic strength rather than a checkbox.

For those exploring AI in governance, Vanta's support for frameworks like the EU AI Act positions it as a forward-thinking tool. Whether you're preparing for VantaCon 2025 to learn how AI rewrites trust or integrating it today, the platform delivers measurable efficiency and peace of mind.

In summary, Vanta isn't just a compliance tool—it's a comprehensive AI trust management solution that scales with your business, ensuring security and compliance are effortless and effective.