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Drata pros and cons

Vendor: Drata
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Effective streamlining and automation of compliance processes
Enhanced real-time visibility into security and compliance status
User-friendly interface with efficient management features

CONS

High price point
Complex initial setup
Limited customization options
 

Drata Pros review quotes

Johnny Chen - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 12, 2024
Drata keeps adding new features, allowing us to build our entire InfoSec program within it. Adding new components and evidence for different audits is easy. Drata also integrates with various software, like ticketing systems, source code control, and cloud platforms, continuously pulling evidence from these integrations. Without a GRC tool with these integrations, we used to gather evidence from different software during audits manually. Drata has a significant impact on our security posture management. Previously, Drata had features for security posture management, primarily through integration with AWS. For example, it would scan AWS for specific security requirements, like ensuring all S3 buckets are private. It will be reported on the Drata platform if it finds a public bucket. Recently, Drata introduced a new feature that uses an infrastructure-as-code approach. This feature detects issues and provides AI-generated suggestions for fixing them. If an organization uses infrastructure-as-code solutions like Terraform, Drata will suggest changes to the Terraform code to address the issues. You can then review and apply these changes to fix the problems. This is particularly useful when dealing with many topics, as it helps automate and speed up the process of implementing fixes. However, this AI-generated code feature is part of Drata’s upsell options. The basic version of Drata offers limited capabilities compared to the advanced features available with a paid upgrade. Even without this new feature, Drata's security posture management is valuable, as it scans cloud environments for deviations from defined security baselines. Many tools offer similar capabilities, but Drata’s new feature that translates issues into actionable fixes is a notable advancement. This benefits teams with the capability and resources to use this tool effectively.
reviewer2518548 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2024
The way the tool's controls are linked to the framework, specifically with SAST and HIPAA frameworks or any other frameworks, is really good.
reviewer2509113 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 9, 2024
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, which already has tools like Intune to enforce laptop encryption. Drata is excellent for startups and small—to medium-sized companies but may face challenges in larger organizations with multiple environments.
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Juan Esteves - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 29, 2024
The product is 100 percent friendly to use.
LindaBrown - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 3, 2024
Drata helps eliminate evidence gathering and makes assigning different activities to different team members easier, simplifying compliance and audit processes. In Pennsylvania, we're putting in thousands of hours. Drata improves our security posture by reducing extra work, allowing us to focus on other security directives. I like the control editing and task management features the most. It's easy to use, but it's also easy for people to think they don't need security experts if they have it.
 

Drata Cons review quotes

Johnny Chen - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 12, 2024
There is room for improvement in Drata. The core features are solid, but some new features are in a very MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage. They work, but the user experience isn't always smooth. While the core features are well-developed compared to the market, the new features need more polish. They could benefit from more user feedback and iterations to make them more useful. Some of these new features look promising buthave flaws, so we can’t fully adopt them or justify paying extra for them now. The user interface is clean and intuitive. However, you'll need some specific knowledge if you're a security policy manager or need to set updifferent integrations.
reviewer2518548 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2024
The thing with Drata is you cannot open multiple tabs on the same interface or the same desktop,
reviewer2509113 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 9, 2024
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.
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Juan Esteves - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 29, 2024
The product can improve in its API documentation area.
BhupendraSharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 16, 2023
The solution is quite costly.
LindaBrown - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 3, 2024
In terms of improvements, I'd suggest better marketing since the industry tends to market these tools as security experts, which isn't true.