Security Leadership Built for Startups & Growth Companies
We help growth companies close enterprise deals, earn customer trust, and protect what they're building.
Our Focus
We take the security burden off your team so you can focus on building and running your business. We own the security function so you don't have to. Our goal is to build your company's resilience against costly incidents, protect sensitive data, and give your customers confidence.
Compliance follows naturally from good security. Whether you need SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or other frameworks, we help you get there by building programs that actually protect your business, not just pass audits.
The IOmergent Difference
A Dedicated Team Behind You
You get a named CISO backed by a bench of technical specialists. Our CISOs have been in the chair: leading programs, presenting risk to boards, and operating in the trenches. When you need deep security investigations, architecture reviews, or hands-on implementation, you have the full team to draw on.
We Manage the Program
We actively manage your security program and the relationship. If something isn't working, we address it quickly. If a CISO isn't the right fit, we facilitate a smooth transition while maintaining program continuity.
Right-Sized for Your Stage
We align security investments to your actual business risk. A Series A startup has different needs than a pre-IPO company, and we design programs accordingly. No over-engineering, no gaps.
Flexibility Built In
Scoped to where you are. As your needs change, we flex accordingly. When you're ready to build an internal team, we help with the transition and knowledge transfer.
Industries we work in
We've built and managed security programs for Y Combinator startups and growth companies like yours:
SaaS & AI
Cloud-native and AI-powered platforms
Healthtech
Digital health and patient care platforms
Fintech & Crypto
Exchanges, payments, and financial infrastructure
Edtech
Platforms for educators, students, and families
E-commerce
Direct-to-consumer brands and retailers
Professional Services
Consulting, security, and legal firms
Nonprofit
Mission-driven organizations at scale
Is IOmergent Right for You?
Good Fit
- You want a security partner, not just a consultant
- You need to offload security work and responsibility from your existing team
- You value flexibility and want to scale security investment with your business
- You're looking for a team that can handle technical depth when needed
- Security is a strategic priority, not just a compliance requirement
Not Ideal
- Your only goal is the cheapest path to a compliance certificate
- You need a full-time, in-house CISO from day one
- Your team isn't ready to collaborate on security initiatives
Ready to Talk?
If this sounds like what you're looking for, let's have a conversation. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a discussion about your security needs and whether we're the right fit.