Drata Reviews

We use the solution to achieve both SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance.

Drata improved our security posture by ensuring that all our laptops were encrypted and all our production environments were validated with MFA access. We tracked all our Jira tickets to ensure timely remediation. Going through SOC 2 compliance, we still had to perform other tasks like external pen testing, which we achieved, and document it. We also developed tabletop exercises, which were conducted annually, and performed disaster recovery testing on the database. All this was tracked in Drata in real-time, allowing us to quickly identify and address issues, such as TLS encryption problems. 

Drata helped us publish our ISO and SOC reports, which was essential for the acquisition. The challenge now is whether Drata can scale up to meet the needs of a larger company. Drata is excellent for startups and small—to medium-sized companies but may face challenges in larger organizations with multiple environments. 

One of the challenges with Drata is that if you're paying for a subscription to ISO 27001, you must undergo a risk assessment. You should have access to all necessary modules on the platform to achieve your compliance posture and certification.

It provides real-time reporting regarding SOC 2 or ISO compliance. The auditors issue the reports. Therefore, if the auditors make a recommendation, such as configuring our alert system internally based on their advice, we implement it. Drata must also address its bugs to improve things for the auditors.

I have been using Drata for one and a half years.

After the acquisition, we're still integrating Drata into our environment. The challenges of this integration with the new regime are more significant than anticipated. One issue is stability; when Drata releases updates, we notice some bugs, especially those affecting Mac users. While Drata seems well-suited for smaller startups and mid-sized companies, larger enterprises may encounter more hurdles. Such platforms must remain robust despite occasional integration issues, as updates are necessary for continuous improvement.

I rate the solution's stability a nine out of ten.

These platforms provide real-time reporting. For example, if a control fails, such as requiring all users to log in with unique passwords, I receive an alert. If a user hasn't logged in, the system flags it. Drata helps streamline this process. When a new employee starts, I meet with them to configure their laptop with Drata and show them where the training is. Drata's real-time monitoring is beneficial. 

Drata is particularly effective for smaller companies, where communication is easier, and departments are not siloed like in larger organizations. This makes Drata a good platform for startups to complete their audit reporting and demonstrate their legitimacy. Companies can use this to attract private equity, go IPO, or secure more funding from investors.

Ultimately, companies reach a certain level of corporate maturity where they recognize the value of these investments. Real-time reporting and monitoring with Drata pay off by highlighting smaller issues early on, which benefits the company's overall operation and growth.

Drata also made certain promises regarding specific features but did not deliver. 

I've had other demos and due diligence meetings with various vendors, some at the same level as Drata. The challenge becomes whether the bigger company wants to spend the higher cost. It becomes a negotiation between price and service.

Drata has excellent integrations and allows for real-time monitoring. Some tasks require manual uploads for screenshot evidence. It can have company policies within the module. This prevents data islands in Dropbox, Google Drive, or other locations. You can tell critical stakeholders, "Alright, we're having a meeting. Here's the draft; let's edit it." Once edited, the owner can press the green button to publish it, automatically sending alerts to the entire company or specific groups. 

For example, if the access control policy is updated, everyone must acknowledge the change. You can create groups, like the dev team, to agree to policies like SDLC, change management, or vulnerability management. Any changes are automatically pushed to designated personnel, who must review and approve them. You can track when they've done this in real-time, which is essential for auditors. Everything within the module shows whether personnel have agreed to specific policies.

There are other competitors out there. If you don't prefer Drata, find a similar platform. Many different companies exist because Drata enables you to monitor things in real time, which is crucial for both short-term and long-term goals. Short-term goals include daily or weekly reviews for compliance, while long-term goals aim to achieve SOC 2 and ISO goals.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.