Vanta Security Assessment
Security & Compliance
It was clear that security and privacy had become mainstream issues, and that we all increasingly relied on cloud services to store everything from our personal photos to our communications at work. Vanta’s mission is to be the layer of trust on top of these services, and to secure the internet, increase trust in software companies, and keep consumer data safe. Today, we're a growing team in San Francisco passionate about making the internet more secure and elevating the standards for technology
9-Dimension Security Framework
Identity & Access Management
Compliance & Certification
AI Integration Security
NEWAPI Security
Infrastructure Security
Data Protection
Vulnerability Management
Breach History
Incident Response
AI Integration Security Assessment (9th Dimension)
Assess whether SaaS applications are safe for AI agent integration using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches and make safer AI tool decisions than your competitors.
Last updated: January 16, 2026 at 05:44 AM
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Data Coverage
6/8 security categories assessed
Score based on 6 of 8 categories. Missing categories could not be assessed due to lack of public data or vendor restrictions.
Evaluation Friction
Evaluation friction estimates how long it typically takes to fully evaluate this vendor's security practices, from initial contact to complete assessment.
1 Data Source Blocked
This vendor is actively blocking 1 automated data collection sourcethrough bot protection, authentication requirements, or access restrictions.
What this means: The security assessment may be incomplete because the vendor is restricting access to public security information. Manual verification may be required during procurement.
Security Documentation
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AI Integration Security
🔒 9th DimensionAssess whether Vanta is safe for AI agent integration. Identify Shadow AI risks before they become breaches using Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standards.
AI Readiness
Infrastructure for AI integration
AI Security
Safety controls for AI agents
Essential Security Analysis
Based on available security assessment data
Compliance & Certifications
AI Integration Security Assessment
Industry-first assessment evaluating whether Vanta is safe and ready for AI agent integration. Covers AI security controls and readiness infrastructure for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP).
AI Integration Security
Industry-first assessment for AI agent safety
✅Excellent Security Features
- ●Machine to Machine Applications application type option to create a new application in your Auth0 Dashboard
- ●Utilize Secure Sign-on (SSO) with MFA and disable Magic Links for login, where possible. SSO with MFA enhances security by reducing the risk of unauthorized access
- ●US Data Privacy (USDP) is a compliance framework exclusive to Vanta. It unifies controls and requirements from various US state laws such as CCPA, CPRA, UCPA, CTDPA, CPA, and VCDPA... aligned with the Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs)
- ●SOC 2 collection Learn everything you need to know about SOC 2... multiple references to SOC 2 framework support
- ●Strong SSO/MFA enforcement recommendations reduce credential compromise risk
- ●Machine-to-machine application support via Auth0 for service accounts
- ●Comprehensive compliance framework coverage (SOC 2, GDPR, USDP, CCPA)
⚠️Security Gaps & Recommendations
- ●No token expiration
- ●No token rotation
- ●No training opt out
- ●No data residency
- ●No read only tokens
- ●No action restrictions
- ●No ai attribution
- ●No webhooks
- ●No security program
- ●No documented token expiration or rotation policies - indefinite tokens pose significant risk
AI Integration Security evaluates whether Vanta is safe for AI agent access. This assessment considers authentication strength, access controls, observability capabilities, and data privacy protections when APIs are accessed by AI systems like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or custom AI agents.
AI Readiness Assessment
Evaluates readiness for AI agent integration
Official or community MCP server support
API docs, SDKs, code examples
API reference, auth flows, error handling
MCP Server Available
communityVanta supports Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI agent integration.
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- →⚠️ Official MCP server not found. Best alternative: https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/labels/customer-zabinski (Trust: 60/100)
- →⚠️ ⚠️ Use with caution - review code before use
- →❌ Poor AI readiness - not recommended for AI workflows
AI Readiness measures whether Vantaprovides the infrastructure and developer resources necessary for secure AI agent integration. High readiness indicates official MCP server support, comprehensive API documentation, and developer-friendly tools.
API Intelligence
Transparency indicators showing API availability and access requirements for Vanta.
API Intelligence
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Authentication Required
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Security Posture & Operational Capabilities
Comprehensive assessment of Vanta's security posture, operational maturity, authentication capabilities, security automation APIs, and breach intelligence.
Operational Data Not Yet Assessed
We haven't collected operational maturity data for Vanta yet.
Security Automation APIs
Programmatic user management, data operations, and security controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vanta
Typically, the fees for a SOC 2 audit will range between $10K to $50K. In addition to the audit fees, there are a number of variables that can change the cost of preparing for an audit.
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Vanta guides your team through the entire GDPR compliance process, eliminating countless legal research and consulting hours. Use Vanta to automate your compliance evidence collection and significantl
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Vanta supports you across the entire SOC 2 journey by pairing the most comprehensive automated compliance platform with the most seamless audit experience. Vanta-vetted auditors get you in the door fa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanta Pricing (FAQs) Vanta's pricing starts at approximately $10,000 per year for the Essential Plan, with custom pricing for Pro and Enterprise plans ranging between
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Security Comparison Insight
Vanta has the highest security score (68/100) among these alternatives. Strong choice for security-conscious organizations.