How to Export Screenata Evidence Packs into Drata or Vanta

If you use a GRC platform, you already know the drill. Tools like Drata and Vanta handle infrastructure APIs perfectly. But when it comes to application-level SOC 2 controls, you are stuck taking manual screenshots and dragging them into the "Manual Evidence" tab. Screenata fixes this by bringing automation to UI evidence collection. But getting the screenshots is only half the job. You still need them in your system of record. This guide explains how to export automated Screenata evidence packs directly into Drata or Vanta, mapping them to the right controls so you never drag and drop files again.

Where Traditional SOC 2 Automation Stops

It helps to understand why this integration matters. Where traditional SOC 2 automation stops is at the API layer. GRC tools are excellent at reading structured data from infrastructure providers. If you need to prove your AWS databases are encrypted, Drata and Vanta will check that box automatically.

But auditors require proof of things APIs cannot see. How do you prove your internal admin panel requires MFA? How do you document that your GitHub branch protection rules actually prevent force pushes? Traditional tools leave this to manual collection.

Screenata bridges this gap by navigating your UI, capturing the required screenshots, and packaging them. The export process simply maps this automated visual evidence to the blank spots in your GRC platform, giving you full coverage across both infrastructure and application controls.

What Makes a Screenata Evidence Pack Different from a Raw Image?

Before pushing files into your GRC tool, you need to know what auditors actually expect to see when they log in to review your controls.

If you just upload a cropped PNG file to Drata, an auditor will likely reject it. They need context to verify the integrity of the test. Screenata does not just send a raw image file. It exports a generated PDF evidence pack.

This pack includes:

• The uncropped screenshot showing the full browser window
• The visible URL bar to prove the environment
• A verified timestamp of when the test was executed
• The identity of the user or agent performing the test
• A brief summary of what control is being validated (e.g., CC6.1 Logical Access)

When this PDF lands in Vanta or Drata, it satisfies the completeness and accuracy requirements auditors look for during a review.

How Do You Export Evidence to Drata?

You can push Screenata evidence to Drata by linking your workspace and mapping your automated workflows to Drata's specific control IDs.

Here is how the configuration works:

1. Generate an API Key: In your Drata workspace, generate an API key with read and write permissions for evidence uploads.
2. Connect the Integration: Add the API key to your Screenata Integrations settings.
3. Map the Control IDs: In Screenata, open the workflow you want to sync. Select the export option and enter the exact Drata Control ID (like DCF-12) that corresponds to this evidence.
4. Choose your Sync Method: You can set Screenata to auto-sync every time a test runs, or require a human review first.

Once synced, the PDF evidence pack will appear attached to the control in Drata's evidence library, complete with the execution date.

How Do You Upload Manual Evidence to Vanta Automatically?

Vanta handles custom evidence through its Documents tab and Custom Tests. You can automate this upload by configuring Screenata to push evidence packs directly to Vanta's API.

Here is the setup process:

1. Create a Token: Generate a Vanta API token with document upload scopes.
2. Link the Accounts: Connect the integration in your Screenata dashboard.
3. Map to Vanta Tests: Vanta organizes evidence slightly differently than Drata. You will map your Screenata workflow to a specific Vanta Test or Custom Task rather than a generic control ID.
4. Run the Workflow: Screenata will capture the screenshots, generate the PDF, and push it to Vanta.

You can verify the export by checking the Documents section in Vanta. The file will be tagged to the appropriate test, turning the status green.

Best Practices: When Should You Sync Evidence?

Honestly, most teams overthink the sync cadence. You do not need to push evidence to your GRC platform every single day.

For SOC 2 Type 2 audits, auditors look for consistent operation over a period of time. Capturing application evidence weekly or monthly is usually sufficient for things like access reviews or change management workflows.

In practice, using the "Review First" workflow is safer than auto-syncing everything immediately. Let Screenata run its automated captures on schedule in the background. Once a month, log in, review the generated evidence packs to ensure no UI changes broke the capture, and then hit bulk sync. This keeps your Drata or Vanta instance clean and ensures you only provide auditors with validated documentation.

Learn More About Integrations & "Works With Your Stack"

For a complete look at how visual evidence fits into your existing compliance tooling, see our guide on Integrating Application-Level Evidence Automation with Drata, Vanta & GRC Platforms, including how to identify the specific controls your current platform is missing.