When a startup needs to demonstrate security maturity to enterprise customers or investors without a large security budget.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a developer or tech professional complete a {{use_case}} task. # Context - Pack: Developers & Tech Professionals - Category: Cybersecurity & Privacy - Use case: Security Architecture for Startups - Source task: - Design a security programme appropriate for a {{stage_seed_series_a_series_b}} startup with {{team_size}} employees building {{describe_the_product}}. Constraints: limited security budget, no dedicated security team. - Step 1: the 10 highest-impact security controls for this stage (what gives the most protection for the least cost). - Step 2: free and low-cost security tooling for each control. - Step 3: security policies that must exist before approaching enterprise customers. - Step 4: a hiring plan : when to hire the first security-focused person and what to look for. - Step 5: a 12-month security roadmap. # Goal Top-10 security controls, free/low-cost tooling, minimum policy set, first security hire guidance, and 12-month roadmap. # Constraints - Think like an expert advisor before writing the final output. - Ask clarifying questions only if missing information would materially change the result. - Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims. - Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use. # Output Top-10 security controls, free/low-cost tooling, minimum policy set, first security hire guidance, and 12-month roadmap.
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