For startups and SMEs

Right-sized compliance for lean teams.

You have limited time, budget and internal security capability, but you still need to win larger contracts, pass customer reviews and bid for government tenders. Cyber Veda simplifies the journey and builds only what your business actually needs.

Built for founders, operators and small teams moving from security questionnaires to ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential Eight, vendor risk, cloud assurance and audit readiness.

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Clarify Know what the contract, tender or customer review really needs
Right-size Build practical controls that fit your risk, budget and team capacity
Prove Turn security work into evidence, answers and audit-ready records
Maintain Keep compliance alive without turning it into a second business

What we deliver

Compliance support for small teams with big opportunities.

We understand the squeeze: no spare security headcount, no endless budget and no appetite for frameworks that bury the business. We translate customer, auditor and tender expectations into a clear path your team can actually execute.

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Opportunity-led gap assessment

Start with the contract, tender or certification target, then identify the smallest credible path to get there.

02

Compliance and audit

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential Eight, internal audit, evidence collection and auditor coordination.

03

vCISO support

Senior security leadership without hiring a full-time security executive before the business is ready.

04

Penetration testing

Application, cloud and infrastructure testing focused on issues that could block trust, revenue or tender eligibility.

05

Vulnerability management

A repeatable rhythm for finding, prioritising and closing exposure without overwhelming a small delivery team.

06

Security questionnaire support

Faster, calmer responses to enterprise buyer reviews, vendor due diligence, security schedules and tender questions.

Why this works

Built around the reality of small business.

Whether you are chasing your first enterprise deal, responding to a procurement team or preparing for certification, Cyber Veda gives you the structure and senior guidance to move without overbuilding.

01

Commercial outcomes first

We anchor the work to the deal, tender, audit or customer requirement that is creating pressure for the business.

02

Right-sized roadmap

We separate what is essential now from what can mature later, so compliance improves without swallowing your team.

03

Evidence that unlocks deals

We turn security work into buyer-ready answers, policies, reports and evidence that support procurement conversations.

Who we help

For teams bidding above their weight.

Startups and SMEs often need enterprise-grade trust signals before they have enterprise-grade teams. We keep the approach pragmatic while still holding the line on evidence, risk and audit expectations.

SaaS Fintech Health tech Professional services AI-enabled teams Nonprofits

Common questions

Start with the gap, not the guesswork.

Where should we start?

We work with you to understand which framework you actually need, what it means for your current business and what a realistic timeframe looks like. No unrealistic promises, just a clear path and honest expectations.

We are small and stretched. Can this still work?

Yes. The point is to right-size the work. We focus on the controls, evidence and decisions that matter most now, then sequence the rest so your team is not buried in compliance busywork. On average, we aim to keep your input to around two hours per week while we handle the heavy lifting.

Can you help us prepare for government tenders?

Yes. We help interpret security and compliance requirements, identify gaps, prepare evidence, strengthen policies and turn technical controls into clear responses.

Can you help with SOC 2 or ISO 27001?

Yes. We support readiness, evidence collection, internal audit, remediation planning and coordination with external auditors.

Do you do one-off projects or ongoing support?

Both. We can deliver a focused assessment, penetration test or internal audit, or act as an ongoing vCISO and compliance partner.

Is VedaLink required?

No. VedaLink is available when a client needs a live evidence and audit workflow layer. The consulting engagement can also work with your existing tools and compliance platforms, including Drata, Vanta and similar systems.

Ready when you are

Start with the opportunity you want to unlock.

Tell us what is driving the need: a bigger contract, a government tender, a customer request, a certification deadline or a security uplift.

Book a readiness call