AWS Startups Gain Automated Compliance Tools in New Partnership
WASHINGTON – Cloud-based startups often face a significant hurdle as they scale: navigating the complex world of regulatory compliance. Meeting standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA can divert valuable engineering resources from product development. A new partnership between Automat-it and Vanta aims to alleviate this burden for companies building on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Automat-it, an AWS Premier Tier Partner and Managed Service Provider, is integrating Vanta’s trust management platform into its Compliance Guard Suite. The collaboration, announced this week, is designed to automate evidence collection and continuous security monitoring, ultimately accelerating audit readiness.
“For too long, compliance has been a manual drag on engineering teams,” said Noam Rahi, Executive VP of Business Development and Strategy at Automat-it. “By embedding Vanta’s trust management platform into our Compliance Guard Suite, we aren’t just checking boxes, we are helping AWS-based startups prove their security posture in real-time, get audit-ready, close deals faster, and build immediate trust with their own customers.”
The partnership addresses a growing need. As startups expand into new markets, compliance is shifting from a back-office function to a core operational requirement. Vanta’s platform, already used by over 15,000 organizations including Atlassian and Icelandair, automates workflows related to compliance, risk, and security assessments.
Automat-it’s Compliance Guard Suite assesses cloud environments, identifies security gaps, implements controls, and provides continuous monitoring specifically for AWS deployments. The suite includes four solutions: HealthGuard (HIPAA compliance), InfoSure (ISO 27001 certification), PayGuard (PCI DSS 4.0 compliance), and TrustGuard (a centralized platform for managing multiple frameworks). Vanta’s integration will enhance the continuous monitoring stage of these solutions, providing automated evidence refresh and faster audit preparation.
Bill Fitzgerald, VP, Global Sales Channel and Alliances at Vanta, highlighted the benefits for scaling companies. “By integrating Vanta’s agentic trust platform into their Compliance Guard Suite, Automat-it is helping AWS-based scale-ups automate evidence collection, strengthen continuous monitoring, and accelerate audit readiness, turning compliance into a true growth driver for their customers.”
The increasing emphasis on security and compliance is driven by a need to build customer trust and secure enterprise deals. Automated tools are emerging as a critical component in helping organizations meet these expectations without hindering innovation. This partnership represents a step towards streamlining that process for AWS startups navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
