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Get SOC 2 ready. Close enterprise deals.

Your product is ready for enterprise customers. Your security posture isn't. Fix that in weeks, not months—without hiring a CISO.

6-8 weeks
Avg. to audit-ready
300+ hrs
Saved on evidence
$50K+
Saved vs consultants
SOC 2 Readiness
78% Complete
43 of 55 controls implemented
Access Control PolicyCompleted 2 days ago
Incident Response PlanCompleted 5 days ago
Vendor ManagementCompleted 1 week ago
Employee Security TrainingDue in 3 days

The problem

Enterprise revenue is waiting. Security is the blocker.

Every startup founder knows the pain. You've built something great, but procurement won't move.

Enterprise deals blocked by security

You've built the product they want, but procurement won't sign off without SOC 2. The deal sits in limbo while competitors move in.

Can't afford a full-time CISO

Security consultants charge $300/hour. A CISO costs $250K+. You're pre-Series A—that's not in the budget.

Security questionnaires derail your roadmap

Every enterprise prospect sends a different 200-question assessment. Your engineers are answering security questions instead of shipping features.

The solution

Enterprise-grade security on a startup budget

vCISO Lite gives you everything you need to get SOC 2 ready and close enterprise deals—without the enterprise price tag.

6-8 weeksavg. to audit-ready

Get SOC 2 ready without the consultant

Our AI guides you through SOC 2 Type I readiness step by step. Know exactly what controls you need, generate the policies, and track your progress—all in one place.

  • Guided readiness assessment
  • Auto-generated policies & procedures
  • Control implementation tracking
300+ hrssaved annually

Automated evidence gathering

Stop manually collecting screenshots and exporting logs. Our integrations automatically gather evidence from AWS, GCP, GitHub, Okta, and 50+ other tools—saving hundreds of hours.

  • 50+ native integrations
  • Continuous evidence collection
  • Auditor-ready exports
1-clickdata room export

Nail investor due diligence

VCs and growth investors ask about security. Show them you've got it handled with professional policies, clear controls, and a documented security program—all in an investor data room.

  • Investor-ready security overview
  • M&A due diligence packages
  • Compliance roadmap timeline
Prioritizedrisk recommendations

Risk analysis that drives decisions

Not all risks are equal. Our risk analysis engine helps you understand which risks to accept, which to mitigate, and which need immediate attention—with quantified business impact.

  • Accept vs. mitigate guidance
  • Business impact scoring
  • Board-ready risk reports

Compare options

vCISO Lite vs. the alternatives

See why startups choose us over expensive consultants or DIY approaches.

Recommended
Security Consultant
DIY
Time to audit-ready
6-8 weeks
4-6 months
6-12 months
Total cost
$299/mo
$50-150K
Engineering time
Evidence gathering
Automated (50+ integrations)
Manual screenshots
Manual screenshots
Policy generation
AI-assisted, minutes
Manual, weeks
Manual, weeks
Risk analysis
Automated prioritization
Manual assessment
Not included
We were about to lose a $400K ARR contract because we didn't have SOC 2. vCISO Lite got us audit-ready in 7 weeks—and the automated evidence gathering saved our engineers hundreds of hours. We closed the deal and three more like it.
CTO, Series A Data Platform
$1.2M
ARR unlocked
7 weeks
To audit-ready
$50K
Saved vs consultants

Use cases

How startups use vCISO Lite

Automated evidence gathering

Connect AWS, GitHub, Okta and 50+ tools. Evidence collects itself.

Investor data rooms

One-click export of your entire security posture for VC due diligence.

Risk analysis & prioritization

Know which risks to accept and which to mitigate—with business context.

M&A due diligence

Security documentation packages for acquisitions and partnerships.

Common questions

What startups ask us

Type I assesses whether your controls are properly designed at a specific point in time. Type II evaluates whether those controls operated effectively over a period (typically 3-12 months). Most startups begin with Type I to satisfy enterprise clients quickly, then pursue Type II for deeper trust. vCISO Lite helps you achieve Type I readiness in 6-8 weeks, setting you up for a successful Type II observation period.

vCISO Lite connects directly to your tech stack—AWS, GCP, Azure, GitHub, GitLab, Okta, Google Workspace, and 50+ other tools. We continuously pull evidence like access logs, configuration settings, and security events. When it's time for your audit, all evidence is organized and ready to export. No more manual screenshots or last-minute scrambling.

Findings are normal—they're observations from your auditor about gaps that need attention. vCISO Lite helps you track findings, assign owners, and document remediation efforts. Most of our customers complete their first audit with zero or minimal findings because our gap analysis catches issues before the auditor does.

Absolutely. We offer one-click investor data room exports that include your security policies, compliance status, risk analysis, and control evidence—everything a VC's security team wants to see. This is also valuable for M&A due diligence when you're being acquired or acquiring other companies.

Our risk analysis engine evaluates each risk based on likelihood, impact, and your specific business context. It recommends which risks to accept (low impact, expensive to mitigate), which to mitigate (high likelihood, reasonable cost), and which need immediate attention. You get actionable intelligence, not just a list of vulnerabilities.

Ready to unlock enterprise revenue?

Get audit-ready in weeks, not months.