Johnny UnarSecurity is not optional
Most startups treat security as an afterthought — something to deal with after product-market fit. But the cost of a breach in the early stages can be existential. Customer trust, once broken, is nearly impossible to rebuild.
Attack yourself first
Ethical hacking — or penetration testing — is the practice of attacking your own systems before someone else does. It's not about paranoia; it's about pragmatism. A basic security audit can reveal SQL injection vulnerabilities, exposed API keys, misconfigured cloud permissions, and authentication bypasses that would take a malicious actor minutes to exploit.
Start with the basics
Start with the basics: enable two-factor authentication everywhere, audit your dependencies for known vulnerabilities, encrypt data at rest and in transit, and implement proper access controls. These aren't enterprise-grade requirements — they're table stakes.
The best time is now
The best time to build security into your product was day one. The second best time is today. At steezr, we offer security audits specifically designed for startups — fast, affordable, and focused on the vulnerabilities that actually matter.
