Investor-grade security programmes at startup-friendly cost. ISO 27001, SOC 2, DPDPA 2023 and VAPT designed for companies that need enterprise-level security without enterprise budgets. Series A and later investors expect a security programme. Enterprise clients require it.
Startups need security for two reasons — to protect themselves and to win enterprise customers. Series A and later investors expect a security programme. Enterprise clients require it. A breach at the wrong time can end a fundraising round or kill a key deal.
We understand startup economics. Our programmes are designed to deliver what you need — at the right point in your growth — without locking you into multi-year contracts.
DPDPA 2023 compliance, product VAPT, SOC 2 and ISO 27001 at startup-friendly pricing — investor-grade security without enterprise budgets or lock-in contracts.
Security programmes designed for startup budgets — no enterprise pricing.
Onboarding in 1 week — no lengthy procurement process.
Security evidence package for due diligence — Series A and beyond.
Monthly rolling engagements — pause or stop with 30 days notice.
OWASP Top 10 testing of your web app, API and mobile app — find.
Type I and II reports — open enterprise deals in the US and EU markets.
India data privacy law — penalties up to Rs 250 crore per incident. Gap.
Fractional security leadership from Rs 8L/yr — strategy, compliance.
Global gold standard required by enterprise clients and EU contracts.
Build a security-aware culture from day one — phishing simulations included.
Banking, financial services and insurance — RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PCI-DSS compliance and VAPT.
HIPAA, DPDPA and clinical data security for hospitals, diagnostics and health-tech companies.
PCI-DSS, web and mobile app VAPT, and fraud prevention for online and omnichannel retailers.
Secure SDLC, cloud security and ISO 27001 for software companies, BPOs and IT-enabled services firms.
MEITY framework compliance, network security and audit for central and state government bodies and PSUs.
Startups and SMEs are targeted precisely because attackers assume they have weak security. A breach at the growth stage can destroy investor confidence, kill enterprise deals, and trigger DPDPA 2023 penalties that a small company cannot absorb. Enterprise clients and VCs now ask for security certifications before signing — not after.
Deep knowledge of the regulatory requirements, attack vectors and compliance obligations specific to your sector.
Every engagement staffed by OSCP-certified penetration testers and CISA-certified compliance professionals -- not generalists.
All reports and compliance deliverables structured to meet the specific requirements of your industry regulator. 100% acceptance.
Every finding manually verified with a working proof-of-concept. No raw scanner output. No wasted developer time on non-issues.
Clear fixed-price proposals with no hidden fees, no scope creep charges, and no surprise invoices. Delivered within 24 hours.
From initial scoping through testing, remediation guidance, re-test and certificate issuance -- we support every step.
60 percent of SMEs that suffer a serious cyber breach go out of business within 6 months. The average Indian SME breach costs Rs 7 crore — an amount that can be existential. DPDPA 2023 applies to every business that processes personal data of Indian residents, regardless of size.
Rs 7 Cr
Avg Indian SME Breach Cost
60%
of SMEs Close Within 6 Months of a Breach
Rs 250 Cr
Max DPDPA 2023 Penalty — Applies to SMEs Too
6 Months
Typical ISO 27001 Gap to Certified
Sixty percent of SMEs that suffer a serious cyber breach go out of business within 6 months. Attackers target startups precisely because they assume weak security controls. DPDPA 2023 applies to every business that processes personal data of Indian residents — there is no size exemption. A breach during a fundraising round or enterprise sales process can be existential.
Rs 7 Cr
Avg Indian SME Breach Cost
60%
SMEs Close Within 6 Months of a Breach
Rs 250 Cr
Max DPDPA 2023 Penalty — No Size Exemption
6 Months
Typical ISO 27001 Gap to Certified
Start with DPDPA 2023 compliance and a basic VAPT of your product as soon as you launch. Once you begin enterprise sales conversations — typically pre-Series A — you need SOC 2 or ISO 27001 in progress. After Series A, a Virtual CISO programme gives you the security leadership infrastructure investors and enterprise clients expect.
Series A investors typically ask for evidence of a security programme — a VAPT report, security policies, and an incident response plan at minimum. Later-stage investors and PE firms conduct more thorough technical due diligence. Having SOC 2 or ISO 27001 in progress signals security maturity and removes security as a deal risk. We provide an investor-ready security evidence package.
A baseline programme — DPDPA 2023 compliance plus VAPT — typically costs Rs 3 to 8 lakhs. A SOC 2 programme starts from Rs 6 to 12 lakhs. A Virtual CISO programme starts from Rs 8 lakhs per year. We build programmes that match your stage and budget — not one-size enterprise packages.
Yes. DPDPA 2023 applies to every organisation that processes personal data of Indian residents — there is no SME or startup exemption based on size. Penalties apply regardless of company size. The good news is that the compliance effort for a small organisation is manageable — our startup programme takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Yes. Enterprise clients send Vendor Security Assessment questionnaires — some running to hundreds of questions. Our vCISO service includes support for completing these questionnaires. Having SOC 2 or ISO 27001 also allows you to reference your certification rather than completing lengthy questionnaires from scratch.
Yes. We have startup-specific packages priced for companies at seed and early growth stages. These cover the essentials — DPDPA 2023, basic VAPT, security policies — at a price point appropriate for your stage. Speak to us and we will design a programme that matches your current needs and budget.
Free 30-minute scoping call — fixed-price proposal within 24 hours. No commitment required.
RBI • SEBI • IRDAI • DPDPA DATA PROTECTION BOARD
