Startup Security
Startup security means the right protection at the right time, from solid foundations at the start to on-demand testing as you grow.
Your security grows with your company.
Example finding from a pentest reportSEC-019
High risk
The test environment runs on real customer data with a shared demo password
- Impact
- Anyone who knows or guesses that password sees all your customers' data.
- Fix first
- Test with fake data and put the test environment behind the same login as production.
Validated by an ethical hackerRetest included
We Understand Startup Challenges
Limited security budget and resources
Need to move fast without compromising security
Investor and customer security requirements
Building security culture from day one
Security for Every Stage
Security Foundation
Essential security controls and policies tailored for startups
Quick Wins
Rapid security improvements that protect without slowing you down
Compliance Ready
SOC 2, ISO 27001 preparation for enterprise customer requirements
Team Training
Security awareness that fits your startup culture
Security for Every Stage
Seed Stage
Essential security foundations
- Security policy templates
- Basic penetration test
- Cloud configuration review
- Quarterly advisory call
Series A
Scaling security with growth
- Comprehensive pentesting
- Pentest covering the SOC 2 testing control
- Security awareness program
- Monthly advisory sessions
Growth Stage
Enterprise-ready security
- On-demand testing (PTaaS)
- Pentest reporting investors and clients accept
- On-demand pentesting via RedSOC
- Dedicated security advisor
Frequently asked questions
Startups often need a pentest quickly for investor due diligence or enterprise customer requirements. They run cloud-first environments with small teams, no dedicated security specialist and an aggressive deployment cadence. They also typically have no security budget or policy documentation. That requires an approach which is fast, practical and proportionate, not a long audit trajectory.
For a typical SaaS startup a first pentest takes two to three weeks. Week 1 is scoping and setup. Week 2 is active testing of web, API and cloud configuration. Week 3 is remediation verification and final report delivery. The result is an investor-ready pentest report with executive summary and technical findings.
Yes. We deliver the pentest that SOC 2 and ISO 27001 require as a control, plus templates for security policies. We partner with specialised auditors for formal certification. For many of our startups, SOC 2 or ISO 27001 is a requirement to win enterprise deals.
Most pre-seed and seed startups without customer data can wait until enterprise customers appear on the horizon. For B2B SaaS startups we recommend a first pentest when a first paying customer or investor due diligence is imminent. For fintech, healthtech and GDPR-sensitive platforms: as early as possible, even in the MVP phase.
Security shouldn't slow you down
Let's build security that grows with your startup.