Secure+ with Vanta
Accelerate Your Security, Compliance & Audit Readiness — Fast Security isn’t optional for modern startups — especially those raising capital, onboarding enterprise customers, or preparing for AWS programs like MAP. Our SECURE+ program, powered by Vanta and AWS best practices, helps founders rapidly achieve the security posture they need to unlock growth.
Why founders choose SECURE+
1. SOC2, ISO and HIPAA Readiness — 3× Faster
We help startups implement the technical foundations needed to pass security audits faster, with clear guidance tailored to your stage.
2. AWS-Aligned Security Baseline
We build or modernise your AWS environment to meet real security standards:
- IAM best practices
- Encryption
- Access control
- Logging
- Monitoring
- Secrets management
- …all aligned to enterprise-grade security.
3. Automated Monitoring With Vanta
We integrate Vanta to automate 80% of your compliance tasks:
- Continuous controls
- Automated evidence collection
- Vendor risk management
- Policy management
4. MAP & Funding Readiness
Strong security posture = better eligibility for:
- AWS MAP
- Activate Plus
- Investment due diligence
- Enterprise procurement
5. Clear Roadmap, Minimal Founder Time
We remove the complexity so your team can stay focused on building, not paperwork and audit prep.
How SECURE+ Works (4–8 Week Engagement)
Phase 1: Security Baseline Audit (Week 1)
- AWS Environment Review: IAM, networking, encryption, secrets, observability.
- Risk & Gap Identification: What needs fixing before audits or enterprise deals.
- Compliance Maturity Score: Custom scorecard aligned with SOC2/ISO controls.
- Outcome: A clear list of priority fixes and compliance blockers.
Phase 2: AWS Security Foundation (Week 1–3)
Hardening & Best Practices:
- Multi-account setup
- RBAC/IAM permissions
- MFA & SSO
- Network segmentation
- KMS encryption
- Centralised logging
Monitoring Setup: CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM Analyzer.
Outcome: A secure, audit-aligned AWS environment.
Phase 3: Vanta Setup & Automation (Week 2–4)
Vanta Implementation:
- Employee onboarding/offboarding
- Identity provider integration
- Device management
- Policy setup
- Controls mapping
Automations Activated: Real-time alerts, evidence automation, risk monitoring.
Outcome: Compliance workflows automated and reducing manual founder effort.
Phase 4: SOC2/ISO/HIPAA Readiness (Week 4–8)
- Control Implementation: We guide you through each required control, tailored to your scope.
- Documentation: Security policies, procedures, access reviews, DR plan, incident response.
- Audit Preparation: We help prepare you for SOC2/ISO audits or AWS MAP Technical Baseline.
- Outcome: You are ready for enterprise customers, fundraising, or MAP submission.
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