Security Decisions for Series A–B SaaS Companies
Most SaaS teams don't need more security.
They need to know where to focus. These engagements define exactly that.
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Tools manage compliance. They don't tell you what actually matters for this deal.
🧠 Fractional CISO
Without the Department
CISO-level judgment — without building a security team.
Mid-deal. Mid-raise. Mid-board conversation. Security decisions keep landing — and without a security leader, each one gets made on instinct.
What you tell a customer today is what an investor asks about six months from now. Each call made without consistent judgment creates gaps that surface at the worst moment. CISO-level thinking on what to invest in, what to defer, and how to defend your approach — across enterprise deals, investor diligence, and board conversations. Without the $200K+ CISO hire or the security function to support it.
Details: Monthly advisory + async guidance · $4,000–$6,000/month
🗺️ Security Priorities Roadmap
What to build now — and what can wait.
Most companies at this stage overbuild in the wrong areas — or delay until pressure forces reactive spending. This engagement defines the small number of security improvements that actually matter, based on your product, your enterprise requirements, and your stage of growth. Most teams at this stage don’t need SOC 2 yet — part of this engagement is telling you what doesn’t belong on your roadmap.
Details: 4–6 weeks · $25,000–$40,000
📝 Enterprise Security Questionnaire Readiness
Clear, defensible answers — built to reuse across every deal.
Enterprise buyers aren't just evaluating your data security — they're asking whether your product will hold up their operations, meet their compliance requirements, and protect their data. Every company in your category gets the same questionnaire. The difference is who walks in with answers validated against how the product actually works — and who rebuilds from scratch each time. Engineering time drops from 20–24 hours per deal to 5–8 hours.
Details: 2–3 weeks · $8,000–$12,000
🔍 Enterprise Security Questionnaire Prioritization
Which questions actually matter for this deal — before engineering loses another day.
A 150-question questionnaire just landed. Sales is waiting. Engineering is about to lose two days on the wrong answers — and no one knows which ones the deal hinges on. This engagement identifies that small set, based on your product architecture and what the enterprise buyer is actually worried about. If you’re unsure whether this deal is worth the compliance overhead, that’s worth discussing before we start.
Details: 1-2 weeks · $2,000–$4,000
Graham Lange
Cybersecurity Director,
Mid-Sized Energy Firm
"Apus helped elevate our Cybersecurity Maturity Program with expertise, drive, and a great sense of humor — all while delivering, clear, actionable improvements."
Chris Foster
CIO, Global Energy Infrastructure Company
"Apus stepped in with interim leadership during a critical time. Earning trust across IT and business."
Professional, focused, and effective."
Eric Lutz
Security Leader
Regional Telecom Provider (Western Canada)
"Apus delivered complex risk assessments with speed, precision, and insight." They exceeded expectations. Despite coming from outside our industry."
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Founders and senior leaders choose Apus when they need clear and defensible security decisions.
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Thing to Worry About
Whether you're staring at a security questionnaire, figuring out how much security to build next, or making security decisions without a security leader
— book a 30-minute call.
You'll leave with a clearer picture of where you stand and whether I'm the right advisor for where you are.