For Irish SaaS Startups & Scale-ups

Investor-Ready
Security

Investors ask about security. Enterprise customers demand it. Don't let weak security posture kill your deal. Build security into your fundraising strategy from day one.

Why Security Matters for Fundraising

Due Diligence Failures

62% of investors now include cybersecurity in their due diligence process. Weak security can delay or kill a deal.

Enterprise Sales Blockers

Enterprise customers require security questionnaires, SOC 2 reports, or ISO 27001 certification before signing.

Valuation Impact

A data breach can reduce company valuation by 7-15%. Proactive security investment protects your equity.

Choose Your Certification Path

The right certification depends on your target market and customer requirements.

SOC 2 Type II

Timeline6-12 months
Typical Cost€30K-€80K
Best ForUS enterprise customers

ISO 27001

Timeline4-6 months
Typical Cost€15K-€60K
Best ForEuropean enterprise customers

Cyber Essentials

Timeline4-8 weeks
Typical Cost€3K-€8K
Best ForQuick wins, UK/IE market

What Investors Look For

This is the security checklist that investors and enterprise customers typically assess during due diligence.

Access Controls

MFA on all systems
Role-based access control
Privileged access management
Regular access reviews

Data Protection

Data classification policy
Encryption at rest and in transit
Data retention and disposal
GDPR compliance documentation

Security Operations

Vulnerability management programme
Incident response plan
Security monitoring and logging
Patch management process

Governance

Information security policy
Risk assessment methodology
Third-party risk management
Security awareness training

Don't Let Security Kill Your Deal

We help Irish startups build investor-ready security programmes that satisfy due diligence requirements and unlock enterprise sales. Book a free call to discuss your situation.

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