Can I Integrate Automated Screenshot Documentation with Drata or Vanta for SOC 2 Audits?

Yes. Screenshot automation tools like Screenata export evidence packages (PDF, CSV, or API) that integrate directly into Vanta and Drata. This creates a complete compliance workflow: Vanta/Drata handles API-based evidence (cloud configs, logs, access lists), while screenshot automation handles web UI documentation and workflow testing.

Integration methods:

• Manual upload: Export PDF evidence packs and upload to specific controls
• CSV import: Bulk upload evidence metadata via CSV
• API integration: Automated sync of screenshots and descriptions
• Scheduled exports: Quarterly evidence delivery to GRC platform

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Why You Need Both GRC Platform + Screenshot Automation

What Vanta/Drata Automate Well (80% of Evidence)

Both platforms excel at API-based evidence collection:

Evidence Type	Automation Method	Collection Time
AWS security configs	AWS API integration	Continuous
GitHub access logs	GitHub API integration	Continuous
Okta user provisioning	Okta API integration	Continuous
Employee training records	LMS API integration	Continuous
Background checks	Integration with Checkr, etc.	One-time
Vendor security reviews	OneTrust, SecurityScorecard	Continuous
Vulnerability scans	Qualys, Tenable integration	Weekly/Monthly

Result: Vanta and Drata eliminate 80% of manual evidence collection through automated API integrations.

The 20% Screenshot Gap (What They Can't Automate)

However, they cannot capture evidence that requires:

Evidence Type	Why APIs Don't Work	Manual Hours Per Audit
Application UI screenshots	No API access to your app's frontend	15-20 hours
Workflow documentation	Requires human interaction with web UI	10-15 hours
Role-based access tests	Must visually verify access denied screens	8-12 hours
Custom control verification	Application-specific evidence	5-10 hours
Multi-step process flows	Screenshots showing before/after states	5-8 hours

Result: Compliance teams still spend 40-60 hours per audit manually collecting screenshots and documenting workflows.

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How Screenshot Automation Integrates with Vanta/Drata

Integration Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         Your Application (Web UI)           │
└─────────────┬───────────────────────────────┘
              │
              │ Browser Extension Records
              ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│    Screenshot Automation Tool (Screenata)   │
│  • Captures screenshots during testing      │
│  • AI generates descriptions                │
│  • Maps to SOC 2 controls                   │
│  • Creates evidence packages                │
└─────────────┬───────────────────────────────┘
              │
              │ Export Evidence
              ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         Vanta or Drata Platform             │
│  • Stores evidence                          │
│  • Links to controls                        │
│  • Presents to auditors                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘

3 Integration Methods

Method 1: Manual Upload (No Setup Required)

Best for: Teams with under 30 screenshot-based controls per quarter

Process:

1. Record workflow test in Screenata browser extension
2. AI generates evidence pack (PDF + screenshots)
3. Navigate to control in Vanta/Drata (e.g., CC6.1)
4. Upload evidence pack as "Additional Evidence"
5. Add test date and tester name

Time per control: 3-5 minutes Setup time: 0 minutes Cost: Free (included in Screenata)

Method 2: CSV Bulk Import (Moderate Setup)

Best for: Teams with 30-60 controls per quarter

Process:

1. Configure control ID mappings in Screenata
2. Record all workflow tests
3. Export bulk CSV with:
   • Control IDs
   • Evidence file paths
   • Test dates and results
   • Descriptions and metadata
4. Import CSV into Vanta/Drata
5. Platform auto-links evidence to controls

Time per control: 2 minutes (batch upload) Setup time: 30-60 minutes (one-time) Cost: Free (included in Screenata)

Method 3: API Integration (Full Automation)

Best for: Teams with 60+ controls or multiple audit cycles per year

Process:

1. Generate API key in Vanta/Drata
2. Add API credentials to Screenata
3. Configure control mapping rules
4. Record workflow tests
5. Evidence automatically syncs to correct controls

Time per control: 0 minutes (automatic) Setup time: 1-2 hours (one-time) Cost: Requires Screenata Pro plan ($299/month)

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Step-by-Step: Integrating with Vanta

Prerequisites

• Active Vanta account (any tier)
• Screenata browser extension installed
• Admin access to Vanta

Step 1: Configure Screenata Control Mapping

Create mapping file for your Vanta controls:

{
  "controls": [
    {
      "vanta_control_id": "CC6.1",
      "screenata_template": "rbac_access_denied",
      "test_frequency": "quarterly",
      "test_owner": "compliance@company.com"
    },
    {
      "vanta_control_id": "CC6.2",
      "screenata_template": "user_deprovisioning",
      "test_frequency": "quarterly",
      "test_owner": "compliance@company.com"
    },
    {
      "vanta_control_id": "CC7.2",
      "screenata_template": "change_management",
      "test_frequency": "per_deployment",
      "test_owner": "engineering@company.com"
    }
  ]
}

Step 2: Record First Control Test

1. Open your application in Chrome
2. Click Screenata extension icon
3. Select control from dropdown (e.g., "CC6.1 - Logical Access")
4. Click "Start Recording"
5. Perform your test workflow:
   • Login as user without admin permissions
   • Attempt to access admin panel
   • Verify "Access Denied" message
   • Check audit log
6. Click "Stop Recording"

Step 3: Review Generated Evidence

Screenata AI automatically creates:

Evidence pack contents:

• CC6.1_Logical_Access_Test_2025-01-18.pdf (formatted report)
• /screenshots/ folder (6 timestamped images)
• metadata.json (test details, timestamps, tester)
• AI-generated descriptions for each step

Example AI description:

"User 'john.doe@company.com' with 'Viewer' role attempted to access Admin Dashboard at /admin. Application returned 403 Forbidden with message 'Access Denied - Insufficient Permissions'. Event logged to audit trail at 2025-01-18 14:23:41 UTC."

Step 4: Export to Vanta

Option A: Manual Upload

1. In Vanta, navigate to Controls → CC6.1
2. Click "Add Evidence"
3. Upload the PDF evidence pack
4. Add test date: 2025-01-18
5. Click "Submit for Review"

Option B: API Sync (If configured)

1. Click "Sync to Vanta" in Screenata
2. Confirm control mapping
3. Evidence automatically appears in Vanta

Step 5: Verify in Vanta

Check that evidence is properly linked:

• ✅ PDF visible in control evidence section
• ✅ Test date matches execution date
• ✅ Tester name recorded
• ✅ Control status updated to "Evidence Collected"

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Step-by-Step: Integrating with Drata

Prerequisites

• Active Drata account
• Screenata browser extension installed
• Admin or Compliance Manager role in Drata

Step 1: Enable Evidence Upload in Drata

1. Navigate to Settings → Integrations
2. Enable "Custom Evidence Upload"
3. Generate upload token (save securely)

Step 2: Configure Screenata → Drata Mapping

Map Screenata tests to Drata control IDs:

{
  "drata_integration": {
    "api_key": "drata_xxxxxxxxxxxxx",
    "control_mappings": [
      {
        "drata_control": "TSC-CC6.1",
        "screenata_template": "rbac_verification",
        "frequency": "quarterly"
      },
      {
        "drata_control": "TSC-CC7.2",
        "screenata_template": "change_approval",
        "frequency": "per_deployment"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Step 3: Record and Export Evidence

1. Record control test in Screenata (same as Vanta process)
2. Review AI-generated evidence
3. Export to Drata:
   • Click "Export" → "Drata Integration"
   • Select controls to sync
   • Click "Upload Evidence"

Step 4: Verify in Drata

Navigate to Compliance Dashboard → Controls:

• ✅ Evidence appears under correct control
• ✅ Screenshots visible in evidence viewer
• ✅ Descriptions populated
• ✅ Control marked as "Tested"

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Integration Benefits: Complete Compliance Coverage

Before Integration (Vanta/Drata Only)

Coverage:

• ✅ Infrastructure evidence (80%)
• ❌ Application UI evidence (0%)
• ❌ Workflow documentation (0%)
• ❌ Custom control tests (0%)

Manual work per audit:

• 40-60 hours on screenshots
• 15-20 hours on documentation
• Total: 55-80 hours

After Integration (Vanta/Drata + Screenata)

Coverage:

• ✅ Infrastructure evidence (80% - automated)
• ✅ Application UI evidence (20% - automated)
• ✅ Workflow documentation (automated)
• ✅ Custom control tests (automated)

Manual work per audit:

• 2-3 hours reviewing evidence
• 1-2 hours final checks
• Total: 3-5 hours

Time savings: 92-94%

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Comparison: Integration Options

Integration Method	Setup Time	Per-Control Time	Best For	Cost
Manual Upload	0 min	3-5 min	< 30 controls/quarter	Free
CSV Import	30-60 min	2 min (batch)	30-60 controls/quarter	Free
API Sync	1-2 hours	0 min (auto)	60+ controls/quarter	$299/mo
No Integration	0 min	60 min (manual screenshots)	Not recommended	$0

ROI Calculation

Example: Company with 50 screenshot-based controls per quarter

Manual approach (no integration):

• 50 controls × 60 minutes = 50 hours
• Compliance specialist cost: $200/hour
• Quarterly cost: $10,000
• Annual cost: $40,000

Integrated approach (Screenata + Vanta/Drata):

• Tool cost: $149/month = $1,788/year
• Time: 50 controls × 3 minutes = 2.5 hours/quarter
• Labor: 2.5 hours × $200/hour = $500/quarter
• Annual cost: $3,788

Annual savings: $36,212 ROI: 856%

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Real-World Integration Examples

Case Study 1: SaaS Company (Series A, 30 employees)

Stack: Vanta + Screenata

Integration method: Manual upload

Results:

• Reduced quarterly prep from 45 hours to 4 hours
• First SOC 2 Type II passed with zero findings
• Evidence package impressed auditors with consistency

Quote:

"We use Vanta for everything they automate, and Screenata for the screenshot-heavy controls like CC6.1 and CC7.2. The integration is seamless—we just export the PDF and upload to Vanta. Our auditor loved the professional formatting." - Head of Compliance

Case Study 2: FinTech (Series B, 150 employees)

Stack: Drata + Screenata (API integration)

Integration method: Full API sync

Results:

• 62 controls automated with screenshot evidence
• Zero manual screenshots needed
• Quarterly evidence collection: 3 hours (down from 80 hours)

Quote:

"The API integration between Screenata and Drata means we never manually upload evidence anymore. We record the test, and it automatically appears in the right control. Game-changer for our quarterly reviews." - VP of Security

Case Study 3: Healthcare SaaS (Series C, 400 employees)

Stack: Vanta + Screenata + Custom RBAC tests

Integration method: CSV bulk import

Results:

• 48 custom RBAC tests documented
• HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance maintained
• Evidence consistency improved by 90%

Quote:

"Vanta handles our infrastructure, Screenata handles our application-level testing. The CSV export lets us bulk-upload 50+ pieces of evidence in minutes. We cut our compliance team from 3 people to 1." - CISO

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Common Integration Challenges and Solutions

Challenge 1: Control ID Mapping Confusion

Problem: Vanta uses "CC6.1" while Drata uses "TSC-CC6.1"

Solution:

• Use Screenata's control mapping templates
• Create alias mappings for each platform
• Test with 1-2 controls before bulk implementation

{
  "control_aliases": {
    "rbac_test": {
      "vanta_id": "CC6.1",
      "drata_id": "TSC-CC6.1",
      "screenata_template": "rbac_verification"
    }
  }
}

Challenge 2: Evidence Format Requirements

Problem: Auditors want specific evidence formats

Solution:

• Configure Screenata to match auditor preferences
• Use templates for consistent formatting
• Include required metadata (timestamps, tester, environment)

Required metadata:

• Test date and time (with timezone)
• Tester name and email
• Test environment (production/staging)
• Expected vs actual results
• Pass/fail determination

Challenge 3: Scheduling Quarterly Tests

Problem: Forgetting to collect evidence quarterly

Solution:

• Set calendar reminders 2 weeks before quarter end
• Use Screenata's scheduled reminder feature
• Create checklist of controls to test

Quarterly test schedule:

• Week 1: Access control tests (CC6.1, CC6.2)
• Week 2: Change management evidence (CC7.2)
• Week 3: Vulnerability scans (CC8.1)
• Week 4: Review and upload to Vanta/Drata

Challenge 4: API Integration Errors

Problem: API sync fails with 401 or 403 errors

Solution:

• Verify API key has correct permissions
• Check token expiration date
• Review control ID mappings for typos
• Contact Screenata support for debug logs

Common fixes:

• Regenerate API key in Vanta/Drata
• Update permissions to "Compliance Manager"
• Clear cache in Screenata and retry

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Which Integration Method Should You Choose?

Choose Manual Upload If:

• ✅ You have fewer than 30 screenshot-based controls per quarter
• ✅ You don't have technical resources for API setup
• ✅ You prefer control over each evidence upload
• ✅ You're just starting with screenshot automation

Expected time investment: 2-3 hours per quarter

Choose CSV Bulk Import If:

• ✅ You have 30-60 controls to document
• ✅ You want batch upload efficiency
• ✅ You have basic technical skills (CSV editing)
• ✅ You audit multiple times per year

Expected time investment: 1-2 hours per quarter (after initial setup)

Choose API Integration If:

• ✅ You have 60+ controls to document
• ✅ You have technical resources for API setup
• ✅ You want zero manual work
• ✅ You run continuous compliance programs

Expected time investment: 30 minutes per quarter (after initial setup)

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Setup Checklist: Integrating Screenata with Vanta/Drata

Pre-Integration (Before Starting)

• Confirm Vanta or Drata account access (admin level)
• Install Screenata browser extension
• Identify screenshot-based controls in your compliance program
• Document test procedures for each control
• Assign test owners (who performs each test)

Initial Setup (One-Time)

• Create control mapping spreadsheet (Screenata ID → Vanta/Drata ID)
• Configure test templates in Screenata
• Test first control end-to-end (record → export → upload)
• Verify evidence appears correctly in Vanta/Drata
• Document integration workflow for team

Ongoing Operations (Quarterly)

• Schedule control tests 2 weeks before quarter end
• Record all control tests in Screenata
• Review AI-generated evidence for accuracy
• Export and upload to Vanta/Drata
• Mark controls as "Evidence Collected" in GRC platform
• Archive evidence locally for backup

Before Audit

• Verify all controls have current evidence
• Check timestamps are within audit period
• Confirm evidence format matches auditor requirements
• Export backup evidence pack (PDF)
• Review with auditor liaison

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Pricing: Combined Platform Costs

Vanta + Screenata

Vanta costs:

• Starter: $4,000/year (up to 20 employees)
• Growth: $8,500/year (up to 50 employees)
• Scale: $20,000+/year (50+ employees)

Screenata costs:

• Basic: $149/month ($1,788/year) - Manual upload
• Pro: $299/month ($3,588/year) - API integration
• Enterprise: Custom pricing - White-label, self-hosted

Total annual cost (typical Series A):

• Vanta Growth: $8,500
• Screenata Basic: $1,788
• Combined: $10,288/year

vs. Manual approach: $40,000/year (80 hours × 4 quarters × $200/hour)

Savings: $29,712/year (74% reduction)

Drata + Screenata

Drata costs:

• Starter: $12,000/year
• Growth: $24,000/year
• Enterprise: Custom pricing

Screenata costs: (same as above)

Total annual cost (typical Series B):

• Drata Growth: $24,000
• Screenata Pro: $3,588
• Combined: $27,588/year

vs. Manual approach: $60,000/year (120 hours × 4 quarters × $250/hour)

Savings: $32,412/year (54% reduction)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does integrating screenshot automation void Vanta/Drata warranties?

No. Screenshot automation is a complementary tool that adds evidence to Vanta/Drata, not a replacement. The GRC platform still orchestrates compliance monitoring, policy management, and auditor workflows. Screenata simply automates the manual screenshot collection that Vanta/Drata cannot handle.

Will auditors accept evidence from screenshot automation tools?

Yes. Auditors care about evidence quality and authenticity, not how it was collected. As long as the evidence includes:

• ✅ Actual screenshots (not generated/fake)
• ✅ Accurate timestamps
• ✅ Tester identity
• ✅ Clear test procedures
• ✅ Pass/fail determination

...auditors accept it. Over 95% of Screenata evidence submissions pass auditor review on first submission.

Can I use both Vanta and Drata with screenshot automation?

Yes. If you have multiple compliance programs (e.g., SOC 2 in Vanta, ISO 27001 in Drata), Screenata can export to both platforms. Configure separate control mappings for each.

What happens if the API integration breaks?

Fallback to manual upload. If API sync fails, you can always export PDF evidence packs and manually upload to Vanta/Drata. The evidence is still generated and usable—only the upload step requires manual intervention.

How long does API integration setup take?

1-2 hours for basic setup:

• 30 minutes: Generate API keys in Vanta/Drata
• 30 minutes: Configure control mappings in Screenata
• 15 minutes: Test first control
• 15 minutes: Troubleshoot and verify

Once set up, API integration requires zero ongoing maintenance.

Does this work with other GRC platforms (Secureframe, Tugboat Logic, Comply)?

Yes. Screenata supports:

• ✅ Vanta (native API)
• ✅ Drata (native API)
• ✅ Secureframe (CSV import)
• ✅ Tugboat Logic (manual upload)
• ✅ Comply (CSV import)
• ✅ Any GRC platform that accepts PDF evidence

Contact Screenata for platform-specific integration guides.

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Key Takeaways

✅ Vanta and Drata cannot automate screenshot-based evidence (20% of SOC 2 evidence)

✅ Screenshot automation integrates via manual upload, CSV import, or API sync

✅ Combined solution provides 100% evidence coverage (infrastructure + application)

✅ Integration setup takes 0-2 hours depending on method chosen

✅ Reduces audit prep time by 92-94% (from 55-80 hours to 3-5 hours per quarter)

✅ ROI of 700-900% with annual savings of $30,000-$40,000 for typical SaaS companies

✅ Auditors accept automated screenshot evidence when properly formatted

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Get Started with Screenshot Automation Integration

Screenata works alongside your existing Vanta or Drata platform to automate the screenshot-based evidence they cannot capture.

What you get:

• Browser extension for Chrome/Edge
• AI-powered screenshot capture and documentation
• Automatic control mapping to SOC 2 controls
• Export to Vanta, Drata, or PDF
• One-click evidence upload

Integration options:

• Manual upload (free, no setup)
• CSV bulk import (free, 30 min setup)
• API sync (Pro plan, 2 hour setup)

Pricing: Starting at $149/month Setup time: 0-2 hours Time savings: 50+ hours per quarter

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