MSP Compliance Platforms for vCISO Services Compared

If you deliver virtual CISO or compliance services to multiple clients, your platform choice affects everything from operational overhead to profit margins. MSP compliance platforms built for multi-tenant workflows help you scale client oversight, while tools designed for single-company use can create bottlenecks as your practice grows.

This comparison examines how Fig Group's governance-first platform stacks up against Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe for MSPs running vCISO services across a client portfolio.

• Fig Group's multi-tenant architecture lets you manage all client compliance from one dashboard, while Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe require separate accounts per client.
• MSPs using Fig Group can deliver Cyber Essentials certification with a 6-hour turnaround and 100% pass rate, backed by IASME licensing.
• Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe use seat-based pricing, meaning costs increase with client employee counts rather than client volume.
• Fig Group supports 65+ frameworks including UK-specific standards like Cyber Essentials, Defence Cyber Certification, and DSPT.
• White-label capabilities in Fig Group allow MSPs to present compliance services under their own brand.

What is Fig Group?

Fig Group is a governance-first compliance and risk platform built for MSPs, MSSPs, and corporate risk teams. The Fig Platform consolidates security, compliance, and risk management into one solution. As an IASME-licensed certification body, Fig Group can directly issue Cyber Essentials and Defence Cyber Certification credentials.

Fig Group key features

• Multi-tenant MSP architecture: Manage unlimited client tenants from a single dashboard with built-in isolation and white-label options.
• Integrated certification delivery: Issue Cyber Essentials certificates directly through the platform with a published 6-hour turnaround.
• 65+ framework support: Map controls across ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, NIS2, DORA, GDPR, CMMC, and Cyber Essentials simultaneously.
• Automated evidence collection: Native integrations pull audit-grade evidence from client systems in real time.
• AI-powered workflows: Pre-assessment gap analysis, evidence cross-checking, and remediation prioritisation run through AI automation.

Fig Group pros and cons

Pros:

• Fig Group deploys in 48 hours versus the typical 3-6 months for enterprise GRC platforms.
• Per-client pricing aligns costs with MSP revenue models rather than employee headcounts.
• Built-in Cyber Essentials certification with three free re-submissions and 100% pass rate.

Cons:

• UK-specific certifications like Cyber Essentials may not be relevant for MSPs serving exclusively non-UK clients, though the platform supports global frameworks.
• Newer to market compared to some competitors, though backed by verified customer reviews and IASME licensing.
• Self-hosted deployment options are still expanding, though cloud-based delivery meets most MSP requirements.

What is Vanta?

Vanta is a compliance automation platform focused on evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA certifications. The platform connects to common SaaS tools and cloud providers to pull compliance evidence automatically. Vanta is designed for internal compliance teams at individual companies.

Vanta key features

• Automated evidence collection: Integrations with AWS, GitHub, Google Workspace, and Okta pull evidence into a central repository.
• Trust reports: Generate shareable compliance reports for customers and prospects.
• Policy management: Template library for common compliance policies with version tracking.
• Risk assessment: Questionnaire-based risk scoring for vendor evaluation.
• Audit preparation: Workflow tools for managing auditor requests and evidence packages.

Vanta pros and cons

Pros:

• Extensive integration library with common SaaS and infrastructure tools.
• Established vendor with a large user base and auditor network.
• Trust report functionality helps companies share compliance status externally.

Cons:

• Single-company architecture requires separate accounts for each client organisation.
• Seat-based pricing model increases costs based on employee headcount.
• No native UK framework support for Cyber Essentials or Defence Cyber Certification.

What is Drata?

Drata is a compliance monitoring platform that emphasises ongoing control verification. The platform connects to infrastructure and business systems to track whether controls remain effective over time. Drata is built for engineering teams at individual companies managing their own compliance programmes.

Drata key features

• Control monitoring: Tracks control status across connected systems and alerts when controls fall out of compliance.
• Personnel tracking: Monitors employee security training completion and policy acknowledgments.
• Asset inventory: Maintains records of endpoints, servers, and cloud resources.
• Audit workrooms: Shared spaces for auditor collaboration and evidence review.
• Risk register: Central repository for tracking identified risks and remediation status.

Drata pros and cons

Pros:

• Focus on ongoing monitoring helps maintain compliance between annual audits.
• Personnel management features track security awareness training across the organisation.
• Integration ecosystem covers major cloud providers and productivity tools.

Cons:

• Designed for single-company compliance programmes rather than multi-client service delivery.
• MSPs must maintain separate Drata accounts for each client, creating operational overhead.
• No support for UK-specific frameworks like Cyber Essentials.

What is Secureframe?

Secureframe is a compliance automation platform offering evidence collection and policy management for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. The platform includes personnel onboarding workflows and vendor risk questionnaires. Secureframe is designed for companies managing their own internal compliance efforts.

Secureframe key features

• Compliance automation: Automated evidence collection from connected integrations.
• Personnel onboarding: Workflows for employee security training and policy acceptance.
• Vendor management: Questionnaires and tracking for third-party vendor assessments.
• Policy templates: Pre-written policies for common compliance frameworks.
• AI-assisted documentation: Tools for generating compliance documentation and questionnaire responses.

Secureframe pros and cons

Pros:

• Personnel onboarding workflows simplify employee compliance training.
• AI features assist with documentation and questionnaire completion.
• Covers multiple common frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

Cons:

• Single-organisation architecture creates management overhead for MSPs with multiple clients.
• Per-seat pricing model means costs scale with client employee counts.
• UK-specific certifications like Cyber Essentials are not supported natively.

Multi-tenant architecture for MSP service delivery

Fig Group was built from the ground up with multi-tenant MSP architecture. You manage all client organisations from one dashboard, with tenant isolation, portfolio-level risk views, and client-specific configurations. Switching between clients takes a click, not a logout.

Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe were designed for single-company compliance teams. MSPs using these platforms must maintain separate accounts for each client. As your practice grows beyond five or ten clients, the operational burden of managing disconnected accounts becomes a competitive disadvantage.

Pricing models and MSP economics

Fig Group uses per-client pricing that aligns with how MSPs bill their customers. Your platform costs scale with client count, which is exactly how your revenue scales. Adding a new client adds predictable cost alongside predictable revenue.

Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe use seat-based pricing. Your costs increase based on how many employees your clients have, not how many clients you serve. This creates misaligned incentives where larger clients cost more to service regardless of the work involved.

UK compliance framework support

Fig Group is the only platform in this comparison with native support for UK-specific frameworks. As an IASME-licensed certification body, Fig Group can directly issue Cyber Essentials and Defence Cyber Certification credentials. MSPs serving UK clients with government contracts or NHS supplier requirements can deliver certifications through the same platform used for broader compliance work.

Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe focus primarily on SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. UK-specific certifications require separate processes and often separate vendors, fragmenting your compliance delivery.

Certification turnaround and pass rates

Fig Group publishes a 6-hour turnaround for Cyber Essentials certification on compliant submissions, backed by a money-back guarantee. The platform maintains a 100% pass rate through AI-powered readiness checking and three free re-submissions included with every certification.

Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe are evidence collection and monitoring platforms rather than certification bodies. They prepare organisations for audits conducted by third parties. The certification timeline depends on external auditor availability and is separate from the platform subscription.

Evidence collection and automation

All four platforms automate evidence collection through integrations with common business systems. Fig Group connects to 40+ tools including Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, and common PSA and RMM tools used by MSPs. Evidence flows automatically into client tenants and maps to the relevant framework controls.

Vanta and Drata have extensive integration libraries focused on the SaaS and cloud infrastructure tools common in technology companies. Secureframe similarly covers major cloud providers and productivity suites. The integration depth is comparable, though Fig Group's integrations are designed with MSP workflows in mind.

White-label and client-facing capabilities

Fig Group's platform supports white-label delivery so MSPs can present compliance services under their own brand. Client portals, reports, and dashboards display your branding rather than the platform vendor's. This builds your brand equity with each engagement.

Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe have more limited white-label functionality. Reports and client-facing materials typically carry the vendor's branding, which means your clients associate the compliance experience with the software vendor rather than your MSP practice.

For MSPs delivering virtual CISO and compliance services, Fig Group addresses the structural challenges that single-company tools create. The multi-tenant architecture means you manage your entire client portfolio from one interface. Per-client pricing aligns your costs with your revenue. And integrated certification delivery for Cyber Essentials removes the friction of coordinating with external certification bodies.

The platform's governance-first approach connects policy to evidence to certification in one workflow. Your clients see real-time compliance status, gap identification, and remediation tracking. You see portfolio-level risk views, client health scores, and operational metrics that help you scale your practice.

If you serve UK clients with government contracts, NHS supplier mandates, or MOD requirements, Fig Group's IASME licensing becomes a decisive advantage. No other platform in this comparison can issue Cyber Essentials Plus or Defence Cyber Certification credentials directly.

What is an MSP compliance platform?

An MSP compliance platform is software designed for managed service providers to deliver security and compliance services to multiple client organisations. Fig Group's platform lets you manage client tenants, collect evidence, map controls to frameworks, and generate reports from one dashboard. The multi-tenant design is what separates MSP platforms from single-company compliance tools.

Can Vanta or Drata support MSP service delivery?

Vanta and Drata were built for companies managing their own compliance programmes. MSPs can use them, but each client requires a separate account. This creates operational overhead as your client count grows. Portfolio-level visibility and cross-client reporting are not supported.

Which platform is best for Cyber Essentials certification?

Fig Group is the only platform in this comparison that can issue Cyber Essentials certificates directly. As an IASME-licensed certification body, Fig Group delivers Cyber Essentials with a published 6-hour turnaround and 100% pass rate. Vanta, Drata, and Secureframe do not support Cyber Essentials certification.

How does per-client pricing compare to seat-based pricing for MSPs?

Per-client pricing means your platform costs scale with client count, matching how you bill customers. Seat-based pricing means costs scale with how many employees your clients have. An MSP with ten small clients and an MSP with ten large clients do similar work, but seat-based pricing charges the second MSP significantly more.

What frameworks does Fig Group support beyond Cyber Essentials?

Fig Group supports over 65 compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIS2, DORA, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, and CIS Controls. The platform maps shared controls across frameworks, so evidence collected once satisfies requirements in multiple standards. UK-specific frameworks like Defence Cyber Certification and DSPT are also supported.

How quickly can MSPs deploy Fig Group for client delivery?

Fig Group deploys in 48 hours, compared to 3-6 months typical for enterprise GRC platforms. The Fig Platform uses pre-built templates, framework mappings, and integrations that let MSPs start client onboarding immediately. White-label configuration and branding can be completed during the same deployment window.