Roberto Popolizio
How can a startup with a small budget meet strict cybersecurity regulations?
In this interview for SafetyDetectives, Harsh Kashiparekh breaks down why traditional cybersecurity hiring is broken, how startups are being forced into unnecessary spending, and what Securis360 is doing to change the game.
He shares real-world success stories—including how his team helped a SaaS startup cut security costs by 40%—and explains why transparency in cybersecurity services is long overdue.
If you’re running a startup and wondering how to navigate compliance, security, and budget constraints, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
In 2-3 sentences, why does your company exist? What’s the fundamental issue it was designed to solve?
We specialize in identifying and connecting top-tier remote cybersecurity talent with companies in the US and EU. By bridging the talent gap, we help businesses reduce operational costs while offering skilled professionals more flexibility and better compensation.
Going more into details, what makes this pain point so severe in your industry that you set out to create your own solution to solve it?
The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly complex due to stricter global data privacy and compliance regulations. Without the right expertise, businesses—especially tech startups—face significant risks, from data breaches to legal repercussions, which can impact their go-to-market strategy. These challenges often come with high costs, but many early-stage companies lack the budget to secure the expertise they need.
Our solution empowers these businesses to meet compliance standards while maintaining financial flexibility and not have to be forced into spending unnecessary capital for services that may not have a direct impact on business but are mandatory due to compliance.
What kind of people or organizations are most affected by this issue, and why are they still stuck with it?
Small to mid-sized businesses and early-stage tech startups are most affected due to their limited exposure and team strength. These organizations are often resource-constrained, yet they must meet stringent cybersecurity and compliance requirements to protect sensitive data or face heavy fiduciary penalties in case of a breach.
The complexity of these issues, coupled with the high costs of expert resources, leaves them stuck between cutting corners or facing financial strain.
What’s everyone else doing to solve this problem, and why do you think these solutions are flawed?
Many companies resort to expensive, traditional solutions that don’t fit the budget or needs of startups. They often overpay for high-end cybersecurity services or invest in generic solutions that lack the tailored approach required for their unique challenges.
We believe that the solution doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective—cybersecurity can be both affordable and top-tier, provided you’re connecting the right talent with the right companies.
How is your approach fundamentally different from what’s already out there? What’s the #1 thing you do that competitors CAN’T or WON’T do?
The majority of the largest global consulting firms have offshore delivery centers but end up billing their clients at local rates and only boosting their bottom line.
We believe in transparency upfront, and our approach focuses on remote, specialized top tier cybersecurity talent from global markets, ensuring companies get the best value for their investment.
Unlike competitors who push expensive in-house teams or generic outsourcing, we deliver highly skilled professionals who are experts in compliance and security—without the high overhead costs. We are dedicated to empowering startups with tailored cybersecurity solutions that grow with them, rather than imposing rigid, one-size-fits-all models.
What’s one major milestone that proves your solution works?
A key milestone was when we helped a Series B SaaS startup in the EU achieve full GDPR compliance within three months, while also cutting their expected cybersecurity costs by 40%.
We now manage their entire cybersecurity posture and manage all the security platforms remotely to keep them safe 24 x 7. Not only did they meet regulatory requirements, but they also avoided costly fines and mitigated the risk of potential data breaches, proving our model delivers both value and security.
What’s the BIG vision for the future of your company? What’s the ultimate legacy you want to leave?
Our vision is to make top-tier cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes, enabling them to grow securely and sustainably in an increasingly complex digital world.
We want to leave a legacy of empowering startups and small businesses to thrive without compromising on security—creating a global ecosystem where affordable, high-quality cybersecurity is the standard, not the exception. Our goal is to be one of the largest global cybersecurity services providers and have an in house product suite.
We are happy to share one such instance where we assisted a client fully remotely and received positive feedback which helps us keep going:
How can our readers connect with you?
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/securis360
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsh-kashiparekh-cisa-a4961528/
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