Cybersecurity & Compliance, Built for How You Actually Operate
Enterprise buyers demand vendors with proven trust and safety, but you're not ready to hire a full-time security leader. We bridge that gap.
Security shouldn't slow you down.
But it does need to stand up to customers, auditors, and regulators.
Pass SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and customer security reviews
Close deals without security becoming a blocker
Build practical, scalable security programs
Navigate AI compliance and trust expectations
Why Secure Start Partners
Senior-level security experience
Without the full-time cost
Startup-native approach
We understand shipping pressure
Direct, practical, no-nonsense guidance
Clear answers, not jargon
White-glove execution
No strategy theater, just real work
Founder-friendly pricing
No retainer, no minimums, cancel any time
Companies Like Yours
We've helped real teams navigate real security challenges
Workforce Training Software
Needed SOC 2 certification to close enterprise deals
Tax Software Platform
Required security strategy and full program rollout
Growth-Stage SaaS
CISO departed -- needed to bridge the leadership gap
Inventory Management Platform
Needed GDPR compliance to expand into European markets
Our Services
Comprehensive security solutions tailored for growing companies
Audit Readiness
From "we should probably do SOC 2" to a clean audit -- without derailing your roadmap.
- SOC 2 Type I & II
- ISO 27001 readiness
- FedRAMP
- Auditor coordination
Vendor Security & Sales Enablement
Turn security questionnaires into a sales accelerator instead of a deal killer.
- Customer security reviews
- Vendor risk assessments
- Trust center content
- Security posture storytelling
Security Program Development
Build a security foundation that scales with your company -- not one you rip out in a year.
- Risk assessments
- Policy creation and control design
- Incident response & DR planning
- Security operating models
AI Trust, Safety & Compliance
Practical guidance for AI-powered products navigating new regulatory expectations.
- AI risk assessments
- Transparency & disclosure frameworks
- Model governance & controls
- Policy & compliance alignment
How We Work
A proven process that fits your pace and priorities.
Understand your business
Your product, customers, risk tolerance, and growth goals.
Design what actually matters
Controls and processes aligned to real risk -- not theoretical ones.
Execute alongside your team
We do the work with you, not just advise from the sidelines.
Leave you stronger
Clear documentation, ownership, and confidence moving forward.
Security doesn't have to be confusing or overwhelming.
Let's make it simple, credible, and effective.
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