Vidyard Elevates Compliance and Security through Drata’s Automation
Before Drata: Time-Consuming Compliance Efforts and Manual Security Practices
Vidyard, a leading video hosting and analytics platform, encountered growing challenges in maintaining the rigorous compliance standards expected by their industry. As a SOC 2 compliant company, Vidyard was no stranger to the demands of security audits.
Each year, they undertook the exhaustive process of SOC 2 Type 2 audits, alongside routine penetration tests and monthly vulnerability scans. These tasks were not only resource-heavy but monopolized the time of multiple teams for extended periods.
75-80% Time Savings and Sales Agility with Trust Center
In search of a solution to ease the burden, Vidyard turned to Drata, a continuous compliance automation platform that promised to revolutionize how they approached security and compliance management. Drata's ability to automate formerly manual tasks proved to be a game-changer.
By integrating Drata’s platform, Vidyard gained real-time visibility into their security posture and automated the tracking of compliance requirements. No longer did the team need to scramble to gather evidence for audits; Drata ensured that the necessary data was always at their fingertips, ready when needed.
“Instead of going into each system and finding information, you have one source of truth, which is Drata. You can see what your monitor tests are doing at any time. That has been huge.”
The adoption of Drata didn’t just stop at automation—a standout feature was Drata's Trust Center, which transformed Vidyard's process for handling security documentation requests.
What once took days now happened in a matter of hours, allowing Vidyard’s sales and legal teams to operate with unprecedented speed. This increase in responsiveness became a key advantage for Vidyard, making the security review process frictionless for prospective customers.
“Trust Center has saved us a ton of time in a lot of areas… What it's done is it has reduced the amount of time taken to get the agreements in place to share those documents by 75–80%.”
Breaking Down Silos With Drata
One of the most profound impacts came through Drata's customer support. Vidyard’s implementation experience was enhanced by the knowledgeable and genuinely helpful support team, ensuring a smooth transition to the new platform. This level of care and responsiveness was instrumental in embedding Drata deeply into Vidyard’s operations.
Moreover, the integration of Drata helped Vidyard break down silos between their IT and security teams. With compliance and security tasks now seamlessly managed in one platform, the two teams were able to unite into a more agile, cross-functional group. This collaborative shift enabled Vidyard to address security challenges more effectively, with a proactive rather than reactive approach.
Increased Efficiency, Faster Sales Enablement, and a Stronger Security Posture
The results of Drata's implementation were felt across Vidyard’s operations. The time previously spent on SOC 2 Type 2 audits and Microsoft SSPA assessments was significantly reduced. Auditors, once reliant on Vidyard’s manual evidence collection, could now directly access the information they needed via Drata, freeing up weeks of work and allowing Vidyard’s teams to focus on more strategic initiatives.
“We didn’t have to go to a bunch of different systems and gather screenshots, reports, and back-check confirmations. It’s all in Drata.”
Vidyard’s sales process saw an even more dramatic improvement. With Drata’s Trust Center in place, legal teams were able to self-serve necessary security documents. What once took days to process was now being handled the same day, driving a 75-80% increase in sales enablement efficiency. This speed became a competitive differentiator, allowing Vidyard to expedite sales cycles and improve customer confidence.
In addition to operational efficiencies, security awareness training saw major improvements. Previously managed via spreadsheets, training was now tracked in real-time, with timely follow-ups ensuring compliance. This proactive approach helped Vidyard foster the culture of shared responsibility they had long envisioned.
Ultimately, Drata enabled Vidyard to reclaim valuable time and resources. By automating compliance tasks and enhancing visibility into their security posture, Vidyard mitigated risks more effectively while strengthening their overall commitment to safeguarding customer data. The streamlined processes and newfound collaboration between teams allowed them to not only meet but exceed their compliance objectives.
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