Startup Security
Budget Planner
A 1-page guide with benchmarks for security spending at every funding stage. Know exactly how much to invest in security from pre-seed through Series B+ without overspending or leaving gaps.
- 4 funding stages with specific budget ranges and priorities
- Industry benchmarks for security spending as percentage of revenue
- Priority matrix showing what to implement first at each stage
- Cost breakdowns for tools, services, and personnel at each level
What's Inside the Planner
Pre-Seed Stage
Security essentials on a $0-5K budget. MFA, password managers, basic policies, and cloud security basics.
Seed Stage
Building foundations with $5-25K. Vulnerability scanning, security training, endpoint protection, and incident response basics.
Series A
Compliance-ready security with $50-150K. SOC 2 preparation, penetration testing, SIEM, and dedicated security resources.
Series B+
Enterprise-grade security with $150-400K. Full security team, advanced threat detection, bug bounty, and 24/7 monitoring.
Spending Benchmarks
Industry averages for security spending as percentage of IT budget and revenue by company stage.
Priority Matrix
What to implement first, second, and third at each stage based on risk and compliance requirements.
Created by security professionals who have helped startups build security programs at every stage
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