SentinelOne

AI-powered endpoint security and XDR platform with autonomous threat response

Darktrace

AI cybersecurity platform for autonomous threat detection and response across enterprise environments

SentinelOne

Strong

21/25

Darktrace

Excellent

25/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionSentinelOneDarktrace

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

SentinelOne: Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.

Darktrace: Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment

4/5

Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.

5/5

Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

SentinelOne: Delaware-incorporated US public company subject to US law. FedRAMP Moderate authorisation demonstrates compliance with US federal security requirements. GDPR DPAs and SCCs available for EU customers.

Darktrace: UK-incorporated public company under English law; strong GDPR alignment; no CLOUD Act exposure

3/5

Delaware-incorporated US public company subject to US law. FedRAMP Moderate authorisation demonstrates compliance with US federal security requirements. GDPR DPAs and SCCs available for EU customers.

5/5

UK-incorporated public company under English law; strong GDPR alignment; no CLOUD Act exposure

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

SentinelOne: Up to 365 days (3 years on enterprise plans) of telemetry data retention in Singularity Data Lake with configurable policies. Clear DPA and audit trail for compliance reporting.

Darktrace: Customer data stays within customer's environment; self-learning AI operates locally

4/5

Up to 365 days (3 years on enterprise plans) of telemetry data retention in Singularity Data Lake with configurable policies. Clear DPA and audit trail for compliance reporting.

5/5

Customer data stays within customer's environment; self-learning AI operates locally

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

SentinelOne: Comprehensive certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI-DSS Level 1, HIPAA BAA. Strong coverage across government, healthcare, and financial services requirements.

Darktrace: ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, and Cyber Essentials certified

5/5

Comprehensive certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI-DSS Level 1, HIPAA BAA. Strong coverage across government, healthcare, and financial services requirements.

5/5

ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, and Cyber Essentials certified

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

SentinelOne: Excellent regulatory fit for US federal government (FedRAMP), healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (PCI-DSS), and EU organisations (ISO 27001/GDPR). Comprehensive certification coverage for regulated industries.

Darktrace: Excellent fit for regulated industries; on-premise option, UK jurisdiction, and Cyber Essentials make it ideal for UK financial and public sector

5/5

Excellent regulatory fit for US federal government (FedRAMP), healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (PCI-DSS), and EU organisations (ISO 27001/GDPR). Comprehensive certification coverage for regulated industries.

5/5

Excellent fit for regulated industries; on-premise option, UK jurisdiction, and Cyber Essentials make it ideal for UK financial and public sector

Total Score

21/25

25/25

Best For

SentinelOne

Best for EU-headquartered organisations needing maximum data sovereignty; organisations requiring broad certification coverage (ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001); regulated industries (ICO, FCA); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; organisations that need self-hosted or on-premise deployment.

Darktrace

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017); regulated industries (FedRAMP, PCI SSC); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

Detailed Comparison

Darktrace vs SentinelOne: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Darktrace (Darktrace Holdings Limited, GB) scores 25/25 overall with a Gold (Excellent) trust badge. AI cybersecurity platform for autonomous threat detection and response across enterprise environments. SentinelOne (SentinelOne, US) scores 21/25 with a Silver (Strong) trust badge. AI-powered endpoint security and XDR platform with autonomous threat response.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Darktrace leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment

●SentinelOne (4/5): Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Darktrace leads with 5/5 vs 3/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): UK-incorporated public company under English law; strong GDPR alignment; no CLOUD Act exposure

●SentinelOne (3/5): Delaware-incorporated US public company subject to US law. FedRAMP Moderate authorisation demonstrates compliance with US federal security requirements. GDPR DPAs and SCCs available for EU customers.

#### Data Retention & Training

Darktrace leads with 5/5 vs 4/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): Customer data stays within customer's environment; self-learning AI operates locally

●SentinelOne (4/5): Up to 365 days (3 years on enterprise plans) of telemetry data retention in Singularity Data Lake with configurable policies. Clear DPA and audit trail for compliance reporting.

#### Certifications

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): ISO 27001, ISO 27018, ISO 42001, and Cyber Essentials certified

●SentinelOne (5/5): Comprehensive certification portfolio: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001/27017/27018, FedRAMP Moderate, PCI-DSS Level 1, HIPAA BAA. Strong coverage across government, healthcare, and financial services requirements.

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 5/5.

●Darktrace (5/5): Excellent fit for regulated industries; on-premise option, UK jurisdiction, and Cyber Essentials make it ideal for UK financial and public sector

●SentinelOne (5/5): Excellent regulatory fit for US federal government (FedRAMP), healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (PCI-DSS), and EU organisations (ISO 27001/GDPR). Comprehensive certification coverage for regulated industries.

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Darktrace	SentinelOne
Cyber Essentials	Yes	No
FedRAMP Moderate	No	Yes
HIPAA BAA	No	Yes
ISO 27001	Yes	Yes
ISO 27017	No	Yes
ISO 27018	Yes	Yes
ISO 42001	Yes	No
PCI-DSS Level 1	No	Yes
SOC 2 Type II	No	Yes

Overall Verdict

Darktrace has a clear trust advantage, scoring 25/25 compared to SentinelOne's 21/25. Darktrace particularly excels in data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention & training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, SentinelOne or Darktrace?

SentinelOne has a TrustKit score of 21/25 while Darktrace scores 25/25. Darktrace currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do SentinelOne and Darktrace compare on data residency?

SentinelOne scores 4/5 for data residency (Data residency available in US, EU (including Germany and UK sub-regions), and Australia. Configurable data tenancy within Singularity Data Lake. Strong multi-region options for global enterprises.), while Darktrace scores 5/5 (Fully on-premise deployment available; AI learns locally within customer's own environment).

Are SentinelOne and Darktrace GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. SentinelOne has a regulatory fit score of 5/5 and Darktrace scores 5/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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