Drata vs HiddenLayer

Drata is a compliance automation platform that continuously monitors security controls, automates evidence collection, and supports multiple frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO 42001 for AI management systems. It differentiates through AI-powered features like policy-to-control mapping, questionnaire automation, and risk workflows, targeting enterprises needing scalable GRC to accelerate audits, manage vendor risks, and demonstrate trust. Typical buyers are security and compliance teams in SaaS, tech, and regulated sectors; recent developments include opening a San Francisco HQ and SafeBase acquisition for enhanced trust centers.

HiddenLayer is an Austin, Texas-based AI security company founded in March 2022 by experienced cybersecurity and machine learning professionals. The company provides a comprehensive AI Security Platform covering AI Discovery (automated inventory), AI Supply Chain Security (model scanning for embedded threats), AI Attack Simulation (red teaming), and AI Runtime Security (guardrails and active threat response). The platform is designed to be non-invasive — protecting models without requiring access to raw training data — and integrates with CI/CD, MLOps, data pipelines, and SIEM/SOAR tools. HiddenLayer is recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor for AI Application Security. The company raised $50M in Series A in September 2023, the largest Series A for an AI-focused cybersecurity company at that time, led by M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund) and Moore Strategic Ventures. Customers include enterprises in financial services, US federal government, and technology. Named endorsers include the CISO of the NFL and the former CISO of AIG.