TrustCloud is proud to present the 2023 Security SaaS Leaderboard – a list of the most commonly used vendors for security- and trust-related programs, based on analysis of the software platforms our customers are connecting to on the path to trust assurance.
Note: this list is not exhaustive, nor is it an endorsement of any company, product or service. It represents the most common integrations seen in GRC programs on the TrustCloud platform. A complete list of our integrations can be found here.
Vulnerability Scanning
What these vendors do: create specialized tools to automatically identify and assess potential security weaknesses in a cloud-based environment. This helps organizations proactively address vulnerabilities and ensure the security of their cloud systems.
Project Management
What these vendors do: assist with planning, executing, and finalizing a project to deliver a product or service. It includes initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, testing, deployment, and closure stages to ensure efficient and successful project outcomes.
Training
What these vendors do: provide services like talent acquisition, employee training, performance management, engagement strategies, HR software, compliance support, and diversity initiatives to help organizations effectively manage their workforce, enhance employee skills, and maintain a positive workplace environment.
- First Place: KnowBe4
- Second Place: 360 Learning
- Third Place: Trainual
Background Checks
What these vendors do: streamline procedures that verify candidates’ or employees’ histories. This includes checking criminal records, employment, education, and other details to make informed hiring and workplace decisions, enhancing safety and compliance.
Device Management
What these vendors do: oversee and control various devices like computers, servers, and mobile devices within an organization’s IT environment. Includes tasks such as tracking inventory, configuring devices, distributing software updates, ensuring security, remote monitoring, enforcing policies, managing device lifecycles, and providing user support. The goal is to maintain efficient, secure, and well-functioning devices that align with the organization’s IT objectives.
Threat Monitoring
What these vendors do: continuously monitor cloud systems to detect and respond to security threats. This includes real-time monitoring, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, data protection, and compliance management. By promptly identifying and mitigating threats, organizations can ensure the security of their cloud-based data, applications, and services.
- First Place: Guard Duty
- Second Place: Microsoft Defender
- Third Place: CrowdStrike
CRM
What these vendors do: CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is software that helps businesses manage and improve customer interactions. It centralizes customer data, enhances sales and marketing activities, streamlines customer support, and provides insights for informed decision-making, ultimately leading to better customer relationships and business success.
- First Place: HubSpot
- Second Place: SalesForce
- Third Place: SalesLoft
CI and Build
What these vendors do: Assist with Continuous Integration (CI), which involves frequently integrating code changes into a shared repository, while automated build processes convert code into deployable forms. This practice enhances collaboration, prevents integration problems, and ensures consistent, well-tested software development.
- First Place: Azure DevOps
- Second Place: Jenkins
- Third Place: SonarCloud
Identity
What these vendors do: verify the legitimacy of users or devices accessing systems or resources. This involves methods like passwords, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication. They safeguards against unauthorized access, protecting sensitive information and maintaining security.
- First Place: Google Auth
- Second Place: AWS IAM
- Third Place: Azure Activity Directory
Data Logging
What these vendors do: help with the systematic collection and storage of data from various applications and systems across your environment
- First Place: CloudWatch
- Second Place: DataDog
- Third Place: Elastic
Data Management – File Store
What these vendors do: assist in organized storage and handling of digital files. It includes file organization, metadata addition, access control, version control, backup, search, and compliance. Efficient file management enhances collaboration, accessibility, and security within an organization.
- First Place: AWS S3
- Second Place: Microsoft Blob Storage
- Third Place: Google Cloud Storage
Data Management – Data Store
What these vendors do: organize, store, and maintain structured data in databases or repositories. They cover database management, data modeling, security, governance, backup, scalability, query capabilities, and cloud-based storage. Effective data management ensures accurate, secure, and accessible data for informed decision-making.
