The Vanta 25 to Trust
Honoring the 25 leaders shaping the future of trust.
Who are we honoring?
The Vanta 25 to Trust recognizes 25 exceptional Vanta customers setting the standard for excellence in GRC and security.
Each honoree is recognized for their measurable impact, innovative approaches, and dedication to fostering trust and advancing security within their organizations and industries.
Winners will receive special recognition, exclusive access to events, and opportunities to shape Vanta programs through our advocacy initiatives.
Meet the Judges
The Vanta 25 to Trust winners are selected by an esteemed panel of Vanta leaders and external GRC and security experts. Each judge brings deep industry experience to ensure a fair and thoughtful selection process.
Meet this year’s Vanta 25 to Trust
Brooke Lynne led Cedar’s compliance expansion, implementing Vanta to scale security frameworks and achieve SOC 2 and HITRUST. Her advocacy drove broader adoption, strengthening Cedar’s GRC program.
Kate grew Clozd’s security program, achieving SOC 2, ISO 27001, and launching the Vanta Trust Center. Her leadership unified security efforts across teams, enhancing transparency and enabling scalable trust.
Nicole streamlined Ironclad’s compliance with Vanta, automating evidence collection to secure multiple certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, 27701, 27017, 27018). Her efforts saved hundreds of hours and positioned Ironclad to win deals and expand into new markets.
Oscar scaled security across multiple companies, earning six certifications in two years. His leadership in enterprise compliance expansion makes him a key advocate for scalable trust.
Tony expanded WorkJam’s GRC program by integrating security tools, cutting audit workload by 50% and time by 65%. His leadership streamlined compliance and accelerated security adoption.
Divya is a compliance leader driving trust through security advocacy, roadmap contributions, and industry engagement. Her work expanding frameworks and championing integrations has strengthened security culture and advanced best practices in GRC.
Eno established a security-first culture at Factory.ai, leading the company to ISO 42001 compliance in just four weeks. His leadership in AI security risk management sets an industry benchmark for transparency and trust-building.
Joseph built US Med-Equip’s cybersecurity program from the ground up, achieving SOC 2 and securing executive buy-in. His mentorship, board influence, and commitment to a security-first culture have made a lasting impact on trust and governance.
5 categories, 25 winners
Celebrates organizations expanding their GRC programs with Vanta, leveraging multiple products to drive scalable security, compliance, and operational excellence.
Recognizes individuals or teams exemplifying leadership in fostering trust and embedding a strong security culture. Winners make a measurable impact through ethics programs, transparency efforts, mentorship, or awareness initiatives.
Honors customers transforming GRC and security through creative problem-solving and bold initiatives. These winners redefine processes and outcomes with fresh, impactful solutions.
Recognizes organizations with standout Trust Centers that exemplify transparency, accessibility, and innovation. Winners set the gold standard for trust-building through public accountability and communication.
Highlights international customers successfully navigating regional frameworks like DORA, the EU AI Act, or ISO certifications. Winners demonstrate adaptability, vision, and leadership on the global stage.
What’s next for trust?
We asked 2500 leaders about security. What we learned? It’s never been more crucial—or challenging. Check out the report for more insights and trends.
