AI Is Rewriting Trust

The dominant theme at VantaCon was clear: AI is rewriting trust. As Vanta unveiled its Agentic Trust Platform, the conversation shifted from static compliance to dynamic, intelligent
assurance.

Key innovations include:

• Agentic Workflows: Vanta AI acts as a proactive compliance engineer, automating
  evidence collection and identifying gaps before they become issues
• Risk Graph: A real-time visualization of interconnected risks, enabling teams to
  prioritize and act with precision
• AI Evidence Evaluation: Embedded intelligence that validates evidence and flags
  anomalies early, reducing audit friction

These advancements align with what Coalfire sees as the next frontier: platform-driven compliance that scales with complexity rather than adding to it.

Information Request Lists: A Game-Changer for Audit Prep

Another standout announcement was Vanta’s Information Request Lists (IRL) feature, now in preview. This capability allows organizations to:

• Follow auditors’ exact request lists
• Manage the entire process in Vanta or via API
• Collaborate internally and leverage Vanta AI to evaluate evidence, catch issues early, and streamline every review

For organizations managing multiple frameworks and audits, Vanta’s new Information Request Lists (IRL) feature marks a significant leap forward in reducing manual overhead and improving transparency. Even more exciting, this capability aligns with Coalfire’s in-development Compliance Essentials (CE) platform API integration with Vanta, creating a seamless
experience for auditors and customers alike. Together, these innovations will streamline communication, centralize evidence collection, and enable real-time collaboration—setting the stage for a more efficient, integrated compliance process.

Coalfire + Vanta: A Partnership for the Future

The event also highlighted the market’s appetite for integrated solutions. Coalfire and Vanta’s newly minted partnership is designed to meet that demand head-on. By combining Coalfire’s deep expertise in assessments and advisory services with Vanta’s automation and continuous monitoring, we’re enabling customers to:

• Automate evidence collection and accelerate audit readiness
• Gain unified visibility into compliance and risk posture
• Reduce manual effort while improving assurance

This collaboration isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about redefining how trust is earned and maintained in an era of escalating risk.

Why It Matters for 2026 and Beyond
 

According to Vanta’s State of Trust 2025, 72% of business and IT leaders say risk is at an all-time high, yet many still spend more time posturing than protecting. The appetite for AI-driven compliance solutions is clear, and the innovations showcased at VantaCon signal a turning point.

Expect to see:

• Greater reliance on agentic AI for continuous compliance
• Consolidation of fragmented risk data into actionable insights
• A shift from reactive audits to proactive, platform-driven assurance

"Our partnership with Vanta represents a new era of compliance—one where automation and expertise converge to help organizations scale securely and confidently." — Adam Shnider, EVP, Assessment Services, Coalfire

What's Next

VantaCon 2025 wasn’t just a showcase of new features—it was a glimpse into the future of trust. For Coalfire, that future is collaborative, intelligent, and continuous. Together with Vanta, we’re committed to helping organizations navigate complexity and stay ahead in a world where trust is the ultimate currency. Learn more about our services and contact us today!