We're here because we've seen too many great companies fail not because their product was bad, but because security was an afterthought.
Whanex was born out of frustration. Not with bad security tools—those are everywhere—but with how the security industry treats startups.
Traditional security firms either ignore small companies entirely or try to sell them enterprise solutions designed for Fortune 500s. They talk about "holistic frameworks" and "defense in depth" while your team is just trying to ship features and hit revenue milestones.
Meanwhile, the threats are real. Cyberattacks don't discriminate by company size. A breach can destroy a startup overnight—lost customers, blown funding rounds, reputational damage that's impossible to recover from.
We saw companies with incredible products, strong teams, and real traction get wiped out by preventable security incidents. That had to change.
So we built Whanex: enterprise-grade security, packaged for startups. Fast implementation, transparent pricing, and a team that actually understands the constraints of early-stage companies.
Because protecting innovation is more impactful than protecting incumbents.
The next breakthrough in healthcare, fintech, climate tech, or AI is happening at a startup right now. Those companies deserve world-class security, not "good enough for now" solutions that leave them vulnerable.
Big enterprises have entire security departments and unlimited budgets. Startups don't. But they face the same threats. We level the playing field by giving small teams access to enterprise-grade protection.
We understand runway, burn rate, and the pressure to ship fast. We know you can't spend six months on a compliance project. Our solutions are built for your reality—fast, practical, and designed to scale as you grow.
The principles that guide everything we do
No jargon, no FUD. We explain security in plain language so you understand what you're buying and why it matters.
Startups move fast. Our implementations are measured in weeks, not quarters. You get protected quickly.
We prioritize what actually protects you. No checkbox security or theater—just controls that work.
We're not vendors—we're your security team. Your success is our success, and we're in this together.
We're a lean team of security engineers, compliance experts, and startup operators who've been in your shoes.
Our team has worked at startups that scaled from seed to Series C, dealt with compliance audits at 3am, and responded to incidents that threatened to shut down companies.
We've also worked at big security firms and saw firsthand how poorly they serve early-stage companies. We left to build something better.
Every person on our team has startup experience. We're not career consultants—we're operators who understand what it takes to build, scale, and protect a fast-growing company.
If you're building something important, we want to help you protect it. Book a call and let's talk about your security needs.
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