Articles tagged: Startups
7 articles on Startups from the Top Floor insights library.
2026-08-23
Best Penetration Testing Firms for Startups: How to Compare
Startups are choosing among five kinds of provider, not five brands. What each archetype is good at, the four terms that decide whether the report survives enterprise review, and who should not hire us.
2026-08-22
What Does PCI DSS Compliance Actually Cost?
There is no published rate card for PCI, and the site that specialises in the question says so itself. What exists are seller-side ranges that disagree with each other by more than 2x on the same line item. The width is the finding.
2026-08-18
Privacy Compliance Software vs a Consultant: What Do You Need?
Consent tooling now publishes self-service tiers from EUR 7 a month, and it is genuinely good at what it does. It cannot decide which laws reach you, what your lawful bases are, or what goes in your Article 30 records. Buy the cheap tool, then buy hours.
2026-08-16
Do You Need PCI Compliance If You Use Stripe or Shopify?
Yes. Stripe's own documentation says PCI compliance is a shared responsibility that applies to both Stripe and your business, and that you must attest annually. Using a processor shrinks the obligation; it does not transfer it.
2026-08-16
Do You Need a QSA, or Can You Self-Assess for PCI DSS?
Most merchants can self-assess, and the entity that decides is your acquirer, not the Council and not a consultant. Get the answer in writing before you buy anything, including from us.
2026-08-16
Does Your SOC 2 Auditor's Brand Actually Matter?
For most buyers, no. What a customer's security team checks is the CPA firm's license, the criteria and period covered, and whether the opinion is unmodified. Three exceptions where the logo genuinely counts.
2026-01-15
SOC 2 for Startups: What You Actually Need in 2026
Enterprise buyers increasingly require SOC 2 before signing contracts, and investors view it as a signal of operational maturity. This guide breaks down what startups actually need to know about SOC 2 in 2026, from choosing between Type I and Type II to avoiding the most common (and expensive) mistakes.