Build a Security Posture That Wins the Market

Whether you are raising capital or closing contracts, uncertainty is a deal-killer.

We build the governance programs that prove to investors and buyers that your business is safe, mature, and ready for scale.

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Insecurity is the Fastest Way to Lose Momentum:

Great products lose out to safer bets. If you can't prove you are secure, you risk stalling your fundraising, blocking your sales, and eroding consumer trust.

  • For Investors

    A lack of documented governance signals "early-stage chaos," putting your valuation and diligence at risk.

  • For Enterprise Buyers

    If you can't produce a clean risk register or asset inventory, procurement will block the deal.

  • For Brand Reputation

    A single breach or fuzzy privacy policy can destroy consumer trust overnight.

The Result: Without a defensible security program, you are constantly fighting to prove you are mature enough to do business with.

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Move from Startup Chaos to Enterprise-Level Maturity

We’ve seen the questionnaires from top-tier VCs and Fortune 500 CISOs. We know exactly what they need to see to say yes.

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How We Help

Aetos acts as your governance architect.

We look past the software tools to build cybersecurity programs aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and more. We create the documentation, evidence, and ownership models that give external stakeholders a clear, defensible understanding of your security posture.

The Three Parts of a Defensible Cybersecurity Narrative

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    Policies

    The Rules

    Defining clear expectations and roles so your team and your investors know you have a plan.

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    Risks

    The Why

    Documenting exactly what you are protecting (and how), so you can prioritize resources effectively.

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    Evidence

    The Proof

    Generating the documentation that proves your processes exist and operate day-to-day, not just in theory.

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Comprehensive Governance, Built for Scrutiny

  • Policy & Ownership

    We build a complete policy set with clear responsibility structures that satisfy auditors and boards.

  • Asset & Risk Management

    We establish your risk register and asset inventory so you have a real-time map of your liabilities.

  • Vendor Security Oversight

    We implement third-party reviews to prove to partners that your supply chain is secure.

  • Access Management

    We structure access reviews and authorization documentation to prove "Least Privilege" control.

  • Incident Preparedness

    We create response plans and communication guides so you can protect your reputation if a breach occurs.

  • Evidence Packs

    We compile the artifacts commonly requested during Due Diligence so you are always ready to hit "Send."

The Evidence Stakeholders Look For:

We populate your Trust Center with the specific artifacts that stop the difficult questions.

  • Policy Index

    The list of your internal rules.

  • Risk Register

    Proof you are monitoring threats.

  • Asset Inventory Snapshot

    A clear map of your infrastructure.

  • Vendor Review Record

    Evidence of third-party oversight.

  • Access Review Documentation

    Proof of controlled access.

  • Incident Response Overview

    Your playbook for emergencies.

  • Training Logs

    Evidence of a security-aware culture.

  • Ongoing Operational Support

    Active engagement of a CCO.

A Cadence That Supports Ongoing Readiness

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    Evaluation & Intake

    We document your existing controls and gaps against the frameworks that matter to your sector.

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    Operationalize & Build

    We implement the policies, controls, and documentation processes needed to reach maturity.

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    Scale With Trust

    We maintain a quarterly rhythm of reviews and evidence refreshes, ensuring you are ready for the next audit or funding round.

What This Work Helps Support

  • Investment Readiness

    Pass institutional due diligence for funding with a clean data room.

  • Faster Sales Cycles

    Handle security questionnaires with clear structure, reducing the back-and-forth with buyers.

  • Brand Resilience

    Protect your reputation with incident response plans that actually work in practice.

  • Explainable Security Posture

    Security practices that are easy to describe to a Board Member, Investor, or CISO.

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Trusted by Teams Who Need to Move Fast

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What stood out immediately was [Aetos’s] ability to bridge data intelligence and business strategy in a fast-moving startup environment.

—Crystal Huang, Digital Experience Manager at Aon

Shayne Adler has [compliance] dialed in. If you are thinking security and privacy, give [Aetos] a shout.

— John Arms, Founder of Voyageur University

Rather than putting up roadblocks, [Aetos] worked with me to build smart, strategic guardrails that allowed me to achieve my business goals.

— Steve Fulmer, VP SBA and Commercial Lending at Commerce Bank & Trust

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Bring structure, documentation, and clarity to how you handle security. Stop guessing and start scaling.

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