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Vanta made our SOC-2 compliance so much easier
What do you like best about the product?
- Vanta’s reminders and templates have been invaluable for renewing and updating our SOC-2 compliance documents.
• The seamless integration with third-party systems ensures we receive timely alerts when compliance gaps arise.
• Onboarding auditors is straightforward, allowing them to work closely with us throughout the review process.
• The platform simplifies employee onboarding, setting up the Vanta agent for compliance, and efficient offboarding.
• We also rely on Vanta for background checks, adding another layer of assurance to our operations.
• With frequent reminders, Vanta has become a tool we use almost weekly.
• Their support team is responsive, offering reliable and prompt assistance whenever needed.
- We have been using Vanta for over four years now.
• The seamless integration with third-party systems ensures we receive timely alerts when compliance gaps arise.
• Onboarding auditors is straightforward, allowing them to work closely with us throughout the review process.
• The platform simplifies employee onboarding, setting up the Vanta agent for compliance, and efficient offboarding.
• We also rely on Vanta for background checks, adding another layer of assurance to our operations.
• With frequent reminders, Vanta has become a tool we use almost weekly.
• Their support team is responsive, offering reliable and prompt assistance whenever needed.
- We have been using Vanta for over four years now.
What do you dislike about the product?
The user interface can be overwhelming at first, however it becomes easier to use through reminder emails.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
- Managing security and risk compliance
- Helpful in document management and maintenance
- Onboarding vendors and conduct external Audit for SOC-2 compliance.
- Helpful in document management and maintenance
- Onboarding vendors and conduct external Audit for SOC-2 compliance.
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Great product and easy to use software
What do you like best about the product?
What best about Vanta is its commitment to simplifying the compliance process for companies, especially startups. The platform’s user-friendly interface streamlines security and compliance tasks, allowing businesses to focus on growth without getting bogged down in complex regulatory requirements. Additionally, the level of transparency and guidance provided by Vanta helps build trust with customers and stakeholders. The proactive support from the Vanta team also makes it easy to navigate challenges and achieve compliance milestones efficiently. Overall, Vanta empowers organizations to prioritize security while maintaining operational agility, which is essential in today’s fast-paced business environment.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Vanta offers a robust platform for compliance management, there are a few areas that could be improved. One aspect is the complexity that sometimes arises when integrating with certain tools or systems; the initial setup can require significant effort to ensure everything is configured correctly. Additionally, while Vanta provides excellent documentation and support, there are instances where more personalized guidance would be beneficial, especially for teams that are new to compliance. Lastly, as with any software solution, there are ongoing costs that some smaller startups might find challenging. Overall, while these issues are manageable, addressing them could enhance the user experience even further.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Vanta is effectively solving several key problems related to compliance and security management, particularly for startups and growing companies. One of the major challenges it addresses is the complexity of maintaining compliance with various standards, such as SOC 2 and GDPR. By automating many of the compliance processes and providing clear guidance, Vanta helps streamline what can often be a cumbersome and time-consuming task.
This benefits me significantly by freeing up valuable time and resources that can be better spent on core business operations and strategic growth. Vanta's platform also enhances our credibility with customers and stakeholders by ensuring we have robust security measures in place, which is increasingly critical in today's digital landscape.
Additionally, Vanta provides real-time insights into our compliance status, allowing us to proactively address any issues before they become problems. Overall, Vanta's solutions not only simplify compliance but also reinforce our commitment to security, helping to build trust with our clients and partners.
This benefits me significantly by freeing up valuable time and resources that can be better spent on core business operations and strategic growth. Vanta's platform also enhances our credibility with customers and stakeholders by ensuring we have robust security measures in place, which is increasingly critical in today's digital landscape.
Additionally, Vanta provides real-time insights into our compliance status, allowing us to proactively address any issues before they become problems. Overall, Vanta's solutions not only simplify compliance but also reinforce our commitment to security, helping to build trust with our clients and partners.
Removes all the hassle
What do you like best about the product?
It is very easy to use and guides you through what are typically very complex processes. The team are on hand to help if needed and getting set up was very easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
Ability to get smart alerts e.g. pen tests take 15 days to sort. Auditors sometimes ask for proof despite it being in Vanta.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
SOC Type II compliance
Compliance and monitoring made easier
What do you like best about the product?
Dashboards provide an always up-to-date view of compliance.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some of the menus are counterintuitive, and onboarding/offboarding could be improved, but otherwise not too many things to dislike.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Vanta solves problems related to multiple compliance goals throughout the organization and how your controls relate to each clause. It can also assist with system access reviews, onboarding, and allows your engineering staff to provide evidence of compliance and continuously monitor systems compliance.
Easy platform
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to navigate, easy to manage, easy to understand.
What do you dislike about the product?
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What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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Awesome platform and support
What do you like best about the product?
I love the ease of use and the straightforward tasks to complete. The platform is designed intuitively, making navigation seamless for users at all levels. Plus, their support team is fantastic! They are always ready to help with any inquiries, and the search function works perfectly, allowing me to find all the answers I need quickly. This combination of user-friendly design and excellent support makes my experience with Vanta exceptional.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main issue I’ve encountered is that it can take a few minutes or even hours for updates to reflect when a task is completed by a team member in the platform's computer section. This delay can be frustrating, as it sometimes leads to confusion about the current status of our tasks and projects. Improving the speed of these updates would enhance the overall user experience significantly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Vanta effectively addresses the challenges of tracking and completing certification requirements, which can often be complex and time-consuming. By streamlining the process, Vanta provides clear visibility into our compliance status and the tasks needed to achieve certification. This not only saves us time and reduces stress but also ensures that we stay on track with our compliance goals. The platform’s organized approach helps us maintain a high level of accountability within the team, making the certification process much more manageable.
Simplified Experience
What do you like best about the product?
I have loved using Vanta. Not only is it a checklist for us to complete a specific framework, but it has almost everything we would need to complete the checklist. Or at least instructions for how to do it!
What do you dislike about the product?
I have not come across anything in Vanta that I don't like yet.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We were a start up company and none of our personnel specialized in compliance. This has helped us define our pathway and estimated time frames for a certification.
SOC 2 made as easy as it could be
What do you like best about the product?
SOC 2 was a huge endeavor for our early-stage startup. Vanta made it so easy. Even after getting SOC2, still find us coming back to Vanta for easy access to our compliance documentation.
What do you dislike about the product?
No major complaints – lots of upsells for other services while using the platform which is frustrating but I get it.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We started working with Vanta at beginning of 2024 because we needed SOC 2 certification, and we had it by the end of the year!
Complete solution for SOC 2 test and compliance
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate how Vanta automates the compliance process. It takes care of the tedious tasks involved in preparing for SOC 2 audit. The platform integrates well with the tools we already use, which makes everything easier. Plus, their customer support is friendly and quick to help when we have questions.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes, I feel that Vanta can be a bit expensive, especially for smaller teams. Also, it took us a little time to get familiar with all the features. I wish some parts were more customizable to fit our specific needs.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Vanta is helping us tackle the challenges of security compliance and audit management by automating many of the manual processes involved. It helps on our preparations for SOC 2 audit, saving us a lot of time and reducing the risk of errors. For vendor management and third-party risk management, Vanta provides continuous monitoring, which gives us peace of mind about the security practices of our suppliers. Overall, it simplifies complex compliance tasks and lets us focus more on our core business activities.
Great Auditing Site!
What do you like best about the product?
All the tests, compliance, vendors, and audits we need are easily laid out with plenty of detail explaining each part and great guidance on how to complete them.
What do you dislike about the product?
A few integrations have not worked as intended or don't have a way to sync the vendor, but it's not much of a hassle if you import People/Users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is allowing us to be prepared for SOC2 Type II compliance as well as HIPAA
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