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Migrating from Drata to ezGRC

Guide to switching your compliance automation from Drata to ezGRC. Maintain your compliance posture while reducing costs.

By Zeros and Ones Team•

title: "Migrating from Drata to ezGRC" description: "Guide to switching your compliance automation from Drata to ezGRC. Maintain your compliance posture while reducing costs." date: "2025-01-08" author: "Zeros and Ones Team" category: "Migration" tags: ["Drata", "Migration", "ezGRC", "Compliance", "SOC 2", "GRC"]

Drata is a solid compliance platform, but per-seat pricing and framework add-on costs lead many organizations to explore alternatives. Here's how to migrate to ezGRC without disrupting your compliance program.

Why Teams Switch from Drata

Common reasons:

  1. Per-Seat Costs: Every new hire increases compliance costs
  2. Framework Fees: Additional frameworks mean additional costs
  3. Contract Length: Annual commitments limit flexibility
  4. Feature Access: Advanced features require higher tiers
  5. Growing Team: Compliance shouldn't be a headcount tax

Migration Overview

The migration process typically takes 2-4 weeks:

| Phase | Duration | Activities | |-------|----------|------------| | Setup | Week 1 | ezGRC configuration, integrations | | Migration | Week 1-2 | Data export, import, mapping | | Validation | Week 2-3 | Testing, gap analysis | | Cutover | Week 3-4 | Final validation, Drata cancellation |

Phase 1: Preparation

Export from Drata

Before starting, export everything:

1. Evidence Export

  • Download all evidence files
  • Export evidence metadata
  • Note evidence-to-control mappings

2. Policy Documents

  • Export all policies as PDF
  • Document policy-control mappings
  • Note review schedules

3. Risk Register

  • Export risk assessments
  • Include risk scores and owners
  • Document mitigation status

4. Personnel Data

  • Employee compliance status
  • Training completion records
  • Access review results

5. Vendor Information

  • Vendor risk assessments
  • Security questionnaires
  • Contract details

Document Integrations

List all connected services:

  • Cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Identity providers (Okta, Google, etc.)
  • HR systems
  • Code repositories
  • Endpoint management
  • Communication tools

Phase 2: ezGRC Setup

Create Your Organization

  1. Sign up at ezgrc.zerosandones.us
  2. Configure company details
  3. Set up admin accounts
  4. Configure SSO (optional)

Enable Frameworks

Select all frameworks you need:

  • SOC 2 (Type I/II)
  • ISO 27001
  • HIPAA
  • GDPR
  • PCI DSS
  • SOX ITGC
  • Custom frameworks

All frameworks are included in ezGRC pricing.

Connect Integrations

Connect your services:

# Example: Connect AWS
ezgrc integrations add aws \
  --role-arn arn:aws:iam::123456789:role/ezGRC-ReadOnly \
  --external-id your-external-id

Supported integrations mirror Drata's:

  • AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace
  • GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
  • Jira, Linear, Asana
  • Slack, Microsoft Teams
  • Gusto, BambooHR, Rippling
  • Jamf, Kandji, Microsoft Intune

Phase 3: Data Migration

Control Mapping

Drata and ezGRC both follow standard frameworks, so control mapping is straightforward:

SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria:

  • CC1.x → CC1.x (identical)
  • CC2.x → CC2.x (identical)
  • etc.

Custom Controls: For custom Drata controls:

  1. Document the control requirement
  2. Create equivalent in ezGRC
  3. Configure evidence sources
  4. Set up automated monitoring

Evidence Import

Upload historical evidence:

# Bulk evidence upload
ezgrc evidence import \
  --source ./drata_export/evidence/ \
  --mapping evidence_mapping.csv

Evidence mapping file format:

drata_control,ezgrc_control,evidence_file
CC6.1,CC6.1,access_review_q4.pdf
CC6.6,CC6.6,encryption_config.json

Policy Migration

Import policies:

  1. Upload policy documents to ezGRC
  2. Map policies to relevant controls
  3. Set version numbers
  4. Configure review schedules
  5. Assign owners

ezGRC provides policy templates if you want to standardize:

  • Information Security Policy
  • Data Classification Policy
  • Incident Response Policy
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Vendor Management Policy

Risk Register

Import risks:

name,description,category,likelihood,impact,owner,mitigation,status
Data Breach,Unauthorized data access,Security,Medium,High,CISO,Encryption + ACLs,Mitigated
System Downtime,Service unavailability,Operations,Low,Medium,DevOps,HA + DR,Accepted

Vendor Management

Import vendor data:

vendor_name,service_type,data_access,risk_level,last_assessment,owner
AWS,Infrastructure,Customer Data,Medium,2024-10-15,IT
Stripe,Payment Processing,Payment Data,High,2024-11-01,Finance
Datadog,Monitoring,System Logs,Low,2024-09-20,DevOps

Phase 4: Validation

Run Gap Analysis

After migration, verify completeness:

  1. Control Coverage

    • Compare Drata control count to ezGRC
    • Identify any unmapped controls
    • Verify automated evidence collection

  2. Evidence Completeness

    • Check all historical evidence imported
    • Verify automated evidence flowing
    • Test manual evidence workflows

  3. Policy Mapping

    • Ensure all policies connected to controls
    • Verify review schedules
    • Test approval workflows

Test Automated Monitoring

Verify continuous monitoring:

  • [ ] Cloud configuration checks running
  • [ ] Identity provider syncing
  • [ ] Endpoint compliance checking
  • [ ] Vulnerability scanning integrated
  • [ ] Access reviews scheduled

Generate Reports

Create reports to compare with Drata:

  • Compliance posture report
  • Control status summary
  • Evidence coverage report
  • Risk assessment summary

Phase 5: Audit Preparation

If you have an upcoming audit:

  1. Inform Your Auditor

    • Notify them of platform change
    • Provide ezGRC contact for access
    • Walk through new reporting

  2. Verify Evidence Continuity

    • Ensure no gaps in evidence period
    • Historical evidence accessible
    • Audit trail maintained

  3. Generate Audit Package

    • Control matrix
    • Evidence package
    • Policy documentation
    • Risk assessments

Cost Savings Calculator

| Scenario | Drata (Est.) | ezGRC | Annual Savings | |----------|--------------|-------|----------------| | 50 employees, 2 frameworks | ~$35,000/yr | Flat rate | Significant | | 100 employees, 3 frameworks | ~$75,000/yr | Flat rate | Significant | | 200 employees, 4 frameworks | ~$150,000/yr | Flat rate | Significant |

Timeline

Typical migration timeline:

Week 1

  • Day 1-2: ezGRC setup and configuration
  • Day 3-4: Connect integrations
  • Day 5: Begin data export from Drata

Week 2

  • Day 6-8: Evidence and policy migration
  • Day 9-10: Control mapping and validation

Week 3

  • Day 11-12: Risk register and vendor migration
  • Day 13-14: Gap analysis and testing

Week 4

  • Day 15-17: Final validation
  • Day 18-19: Team training
  • Day 20: Cutover complete

Common Questions

Q: Will my compliance status be affected? A: No. Your compliance is based on your actual controls and evidence, not the platform. Proper migration ensures continuity.

Q: What if I'm mid-audit? A: Coordinate with your auditor. You can migrate after the audit period or ensure evidence continuity during transition.

Q: Can ezGRC import Drata's audit history? A: Yes. Historical evidence and audit results can be imported for continuity.

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DrataMigrationezGRCComplianceSOC 2GRC
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