Adding and Managing Auditors in Vanta

Adding an Auditor to Your Domain

  • From the top right-hand corner, select Settings (gear icon)  
  • Select Users and permissions
  • Select the Auditors tab, and select +Add Auditor

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  • Search for the Audit firm from the drop-down menu and select Grant access.

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  • If you need to remove an auditor from your list, click the trash can icon - Remove Access.
  • Once the auditor has been added, they will be given specific auditor access that will allow them to review evidence.
  • Adding an auditor to Vanta helps them plan accordingly to avoid audit delays. It does not grant them visibility into your Vanta instance until you choose to do so from the Audit page.
  • Your auditor will add all relevant audit personnel to the engagement on their end.

If you do not see your auditor in our auditor list, please reach out to support@vanta.com to begin the formal audit partner process. 

Adding your Auditor through the Audit Page

  • From the Audit page, select + Add Audit 
  • A pop-up modal will display what they can view and manage in Vanta.
  • Select Next.

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  • From here, select:
    • Framework
    • Audit type
      • Internal
      • External
    • Audit firm (If you don't see your auditor on the list, follow these instructions)
    • Auditor

Please note: If you create an audit for SOC 2, you must include the report type and SOC 2 TSCs.

  • Select Next 
  • In the second model, you will select the dates for your audit.
    • Both you and your auditor can edit dates for the audit window and data access as needed.
  • Select the audit date, a specific date during which the auditor examines your organization's controls, data, or other elements to ensure compliance.
  • Select the data access date to determine when your auditor can access your Vanta instance. Auditors need access to your Vanta data before an audit starts to assess your audit readiness.
  • Determine if you would like to grant access to test source data. Auditors use test source data to confirm the accuracy of underlying Vanta test results. 
  • Select Review

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  • Verify the audit details are correct, and select Add audit.

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 Requesting an Audit Firm

  • Select +Add audit
  • Select Invite them to Vanta 
  • Complete the required information, and select Request auditor.

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