Cybernow Startup Secure: vCISO for Startups
Protect. Structure. Earn trust.
The turnkey vCISO for ambitious startups. Security policy, compliance and investor answers. No long-term contract.
This page explains the startup vCISO offer, the scope of support, and the limits of the service.
Starting at
997/month
Pricing sized to your scope
How can a startup structure its cybersecurity?
A startup can structure its cybersecurity by establishing a baseline, documenting essential policies, assigning ownership, answering customer and investor questionnaires, and prioritizing controls by risk. The vCISO model coordinates these actions while the startup retains responsibility for decisions and implementation.
Reviewed October 7, 2026.
A practical startup security sequence
- Assess current security maturity and the commitments required by customers or investors.
- Document ownership, policies, incident response, and vendor security requirements.
- Prioritize access control, backup, endpoint, cloud, and employee security measures.
- Review evidence regularly and update the roadmap as the startup grows.
Choose the right support level
| Stage | Priority | Relevant support |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed to Seed | Establish foundations and answer first questionnaires | Start |
| Seed to Series A | Support customer due diligence and fundraising | Grow |
| Series A+ | Coordinate complex requirements and ongoing leadership | Scale |
Do these questions block you?
Startups lose deals, slow fundraising and frustrate partners because of these security questions.
"Do you have a security policy?"
"Where is the data stored?"
"Do you have an incident response plan?"
"Can you complete our vendor security questionnaire?"
These requirements become critical to sign deals, raise funds or join cloud ecosystems and partners.
What the subscription includes
A turnkey service acting as your dedicated vCISO.
Quick assessment
Maturity review and 90-day priority plan
Partner questionnaires
Help completing vendor security questionnaires
Essential documentation
Security policy, incident plan, turnkey governance
Investor support
Direct answers to due diligence questions
Dashboard
Concise tracking of risks and security controls
Cybernow AI support
Smart assistance for GDPR, SOC2, Law 25 questions
Dedicated expert
Monthly session with a senior CISO
No commitment
Flexible monthly subscription, cancel anytime
Plans that match your growth
No commitment. Switch plans anytime.
Launch terms are discussed according to your scope and stage
Key benefits
Why startups choose Cybernow Startup Secure
Instant credibility
Inspire trust with investors, customers and partners
Risk reduction
Protect your reputation and avoid legal pitfalls
Cost savings
A scope-based alternative to a full-time CISO
Access to experts
Network of seasoned CISOs and structured tools
Time back
Focus on product, we handle security
Total flexibility
No commitment, cancel whenever you want