Clear Decisions Logoclear decisions

Clear Decisions with Vanta, Sprinto, Drata: Where Each Fits

Understand how industry‑specific CBOM automation complements generic GRC platforms like Vanta, Sprinto, and Drata. Keep IT security GRC; use CBOM for DC operations, energy, and environmental frameworks.

Traditional SaaS GRC Platform Landscape

V

Vanta

SOC 2, ISO 27001

S

Sprinto

Multi-framework GRC

D

Drata

Security compliance

S

Secureframe

Trust management

T

Tugboat Logic

Risk management

Where Generic GRC Stops—and CBOM Starts

Limited Industry Understanding

Generic platforms lack deep knowledge of data centre operations, energy management, and facility-specific compliance requirements.

Limited Operational Integration

Typically cannot connect to DCIM, BMS, or EMS systems, requiring manual data entry and snapshot‑based visibility. CBOM adds secure middleware and phased telemetry rollout.

Missing Critical Standards

Focus on IT security (SOC 2, ISO 27001) while ignoring energy efficiency (ISO 50001), environmental (ISO 14001), and facility standards.

Common GRC Platform Limitations

  • • Manual compliance assessments only
  • • No energy or environmental standards
  • • Cannot integrate with facility systems
  • • Generic implementation consultants
  • • Snapshot compliance vs continuous monitoring
  • • Limited audit preparation capabilities

Detailed Feature Comparison

Capability
Clear Decisions
Traditional GRC
Why It Matters
Industry Focus
Purpose-built for data centers
Generic business compliance
Data centre-specific frameworks, standards, and operational understanding
Framework Coverage
171+ data centre practices (ISO 50001, EU EED, ISO/IEC 30134 KPI alignment)
Basic SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Comprehensive coverage of energy, environmental, and facility-specific requirements
Operational Integration
Native DCIM, BMS, EMS integration
Limited system connectivity
Real-time operational data integration for continuous compliance monitoring
Data Sources
Live telemetry + document management
Manual data entry + basic documents
Automated data collection from facility management systems
Compliance Monitoring
24/7 real-time monitoring
Periodic manual assessments
Continuous audit readiness vs snapshot-based compliance
Energy Management
PUE optimization, carbon tracking, energy efficiency
Basic environmental reporting
Advanced sustainability metrics and net-zero pathway planning
Implementation Speed
2-4 weeks with expert onboarding
8-16 weeks general setup
Industry specialists vs generic implementation consultants
Audit Preparation
Continuous audit readiness
Pre-audit scramble
Always audit-ready vs last-minute preparation
Technical Expertise
Data center compliance specialists
General IT compliance consultants
NDCA-backed expertise vs generic business compliance knowledge
Cost Structure
Facility-based pricing (transparent, quote-based)
Per-user SaaS pricing
Models differ; we avoid public price comparisons

What Industry Leaders Say

"A really useful AI compliance tool for data centres, developed with support from the NDCA."
John Booth
Data Centre Auditor & NDCA Head

ROI Comparison: Industry-Specific vs Generic

90%
Time Savings
vs 30% with generic platforms
171+
Data centre practices
vs 5-10 with traditional GRC
24/7
Real-time Monitoring
vs periodic snapshots
2-4
Weeks to Deploy
vs 8-16 weeks generic setup

Ready to Move Beyond Generic GRC?

Experience industry-specific compliance automation built for data centre operations, not adapted from generic business platforms.