The Security You Already Have—You’re Just Not Showing It

Most founders think they have to build security from scratch.

But if you’re already using tools like Google Workspace, Azure, Microsoft 365, AWS, or GitHub—you probably have more security in place than you realize.

The problem? It’s invisible.

Customers and investors aren’t mind-readers. If you can’t show your security measures clearly, they assume you have none.

Here’s how to fix that—fast.

 

You’re Already Doing More Than You Think

Here are just a few examples of "default" security practices many startups already use:

  • SSO and 2FA on tools like Microsoft 365, Notion, Slack, GitHub

  • Encrypted storage via Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox

  • Access control via IAM roles in AWS, GCP, or Azure Active Directory

  • Audit logs in your cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure Monitor, AWS CloudTrail)

This isn’t basic. It’s real security. You just haven’t packaged it yet.

 

Why It Feels Like You're Behind

Procurement teams ask for formal documents. ISO 27001 policies. Risk assessments.

And suddenly, all that good security work starts to feel... informal.

But the truth is:

  • You don’t need 80 pages of policy docs

  • You don’t need a consultant to "get started"

  • You don’t need a certification until the business case is real

You just need to make your existing security visible.

 

Step 1: Map What You Already Do

Start by documenting:

  • What tools you use (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure, Google Workspace, AWS)

  • What built-in security they offer (2FA, encryption, etc.)

  • What settings you’ve enabled (access restrictions, logging)

This is your baseline. You can build from here.

 

Step 2: Turn It Into Policies

A "policy" doesn’t need to be complicated.

Example:

We require two-factor authentication on all company systems that support it.

Boom. You just wrote a 2FA policy.

At CyberJuice, we help you generate simple, startup-friendly policies based on what you're actually doing.

 

Step 3: Make It Visible Where It Matters

Once you have it documented, it’s time to share it:

  • Respond quickly to security questionnaires with clear answers

  • Create a short, clean "security overview" PDF for customers

  • Build trust with investors by showing how your team protects data

This isn’t about bragging. It’s about helping the people who rely on you—customers, partners, investors—see that you take security seriously.

You’re already doing the work. Let’s help you show it.

 

Take Action:

🔧 Use our free Startup Essentials plan to turn your tools into a policy set

 

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