Published February X, 2026 Table of Contents What Is a Compliance Audit? Why Do Compliance Audits Fail? Auditable Frameworks vs. Regulatory Verification Compliance Audit Checklist: How To Ensure Your Next Audit Is a Success Why Should You Work With a Compliance as a...
Published February X, 2026 Table of Contents What is SOC 2 and why US SaaS companies care Why SOC 2 First-Attempt Success Matters Step 1 – SOC 1 vs SOC 2: which report do you really need? Step 2 – SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2: what’s best for your first audit? Step 3 –...
Key Takeaways Penetration testing is essential for SaaS startups because it validates real-world security resilience, uncovers vulnerabilities early, and builds trust with enterprise buyers. Compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA often...
Key Takeaways AI penetration testing accelerates vulnerability discovery by automating routine tasks and analyzing systems faster than manual testing alone. Human expertise remains essential, as AI tools can miss contextual, business logic, and AI-specific attack...
Key Takeaways Vanta and Drata are powerful GRC tools that can help your company save time and money through compliance automation. But they can’t replace human expertise. GRC automation platforms aren’t comprehensive solutions. You’ll still need help with strategy,...
While startups are nimble and can move fast, many underinvest in security. Research from IBM and the Ponemon Institute shows that in 2025, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.4 million — that represents a staggering risk for small- and medium-sized...
