Platform Comparison

Deka Security vs.
Traditional GRC Tools

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

AssureIQ + MetricIQ + ContractIQ versus the traditional GRC tool archetype

Feature Traditional GRC Tools Deka Security Platform
Platform Architecture
Unified operating layer (evidence, actions, reports in one place) Fragmented modules, siloed data Single source of truth across all GRC functions
AI backbone powering continuous analysis Rule-based alerts only AI-driven risk scoring, drift detection, narrative generation
Real-time control status and compliance posture Point-in-time snapshots Live dashboards updated on every evidence change
Weekly governance cadence with action packs No operational cadence tooling Built-in weekly workflow engine with escalation paths
Time to value (meaningful outputs) 3–6 months implementation First dashboards live in under 2 weeks
Compliance Coverage
Multi-framework support (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST) Coverage varies, add-on modules often required 12+ frameworks included, dual-mapping evidence reuse
Cross-framework evidence reuse (map once, satisfy many) Separate evidence trees per framework Single evidence item satisfies multiple controls across frameworks
Audit readiness indicator with gap analysis Static checklists or manual scoring Dynamic readiness score updated in real time
Bi-annual internal cyber audit program Not included, requires separate engagement Included in Assurance tier, managed by DEKA consultants
Reporting and Visibility
Board-ready executive reporting Generic export templates, manual narrative Auto-generated executive summaries with AI-drafted narrative
CISO and leadership dashboards High-level only, limited drill-down Multi-layer dashboards: executive, operational, and technical views
Remediation tracking with ownership assignment Task lists without accountability workflows Named owners, due dates, escalation triggers, and audit trails
Time to generate a board report 2–5 days of manual effort Under 30 minutes from live data
Service Model
Dedicated success manager Available in enterprise tiers only Included from Managed Governance tier upward
Incident readiness program Separate professional services required Embedded in Assurance tier with tabletop exercises
Security awareness administration Separate tool, separate vendor Managed within the platform in Assurance tier
Contract and vendor risk intelligence Requires separate TPRM platform ContractIQ embedded in platform
12-day free trial, no credit card required Typically demo-only, no self-serve trial Full platform access from day one of trial

Multi-Service Comparison

Compare across our four service offerings to find the right combination for your needs

Feature MDR Pentest & VA Assessment GRC Platform
24/7 Monitoring ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓
Threat Response ✓ ✗ ✗ Guidance
Vulnerability Testing Detection ✓ ✓ Integration
Compliance Management Evidence Reports ✓ ✓
Executive Reporting ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Risk Prioritization ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Remediation Tracking Basic ✓ Roadmap ✓
Multi-Framework Support Limited Limited ✓ ✓

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Security Assessment

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The Numbers Tell the Story

First-quarter outcomes measured across DEKA Security customers

Audit Prep Time
-85%
Weeks reduced to days through automated evidence continuity
Reporting Time
-75%
Board-ready reports in under 30 minutes instead of days
MTTR Reduction
-40%
Faster remediation through clear ownership and escalation
Evidence Quality
+60%
Higher audit readiness scores at first external review

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