Managed security & compliance for fast-moving business

Everything you’d get from a CISO and full security staff (compliance management, security engineering, ongoing monitoring), designed for startup budgets and timelines.

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Protagonist

Is a passionate team of security experts with extensive expertise in software development, who help businesses secure their digital products against cyber threats.

We focus on long-term partnerships and commitments and will assist you in building robust and scalable business architectures.

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“We successfully passed external ISO audits with no major non-conformities.”

Artur Shevchenko

Director of Engineering, Yalantis

Our expert security service lines

  • COMPLIANCE & READINESS

    Stop losing deals to security requirements

    We get you audit-ready without the compliance headaches. We handle the paperwork and security controls; you handle the celebration when you pass.

    What you get

    • SOC 2 Type II readiness in 90 days
    • HIPAA, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance programs
    • Audit preparation and ongoing maintenance
    • Policy documentation that makes sense
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  • CLOUD SECURITY & POSTURE REVIEW

    Find and fix cloud risks

    We find the risks in your cloud infrastructure and fix them before hackers do. From CSPM deployment and IAM cleanup to continuous posture management, we keep your cloud secure.

    What you get

    • Cloud security assessment (AWS, GCP, Azure)
    • Infrastructure hardening and IAM optimization
    • Security monitoring and alerting setup
    • Ongoing posture management
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  • MANAGED SECURITY & SECOPS

    Get your security needs covered

    We become your security function with continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and monthly security reporting. Sleep better knowing someone’s watching your back around the clock.

    What you get

    • Ongoing security monitoring and threat detection
    • Incident response planning and execution
    • Security awareness training for your team
    • Monthly security posture reports
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  • Software security

    Beyond check-the-box pentests

    We don’t just run penetration tests. We help you fix what matters. From web, mobile, API, to cloud – we test it all and deliver remediation guidance. Get proof your security works and a roadmap to make it even better.

    What you get

    • Web application and API penetration testing
    • Cloud infrastructure security assessments
    • Mobile application security testing
    • Detailed reports with remediation priorities
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  • SECURE SDLC & DEVSECOPS

    Security baked into your build process

    We build security into your development pipeline. Threat modeling, security requirements, automated testing integration, and developer training. Ship secure code at the speed your business demands.

    What you get

    • Security integrated into CI/CD pipelines
    • Automated vulnerability scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA)
    • Threat modeling and security architecture review
    • Developer security training and support
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Why Teams Like
Yours Trust us

Complete ownership

We succeed when you close deals, pass audits, and sleep soundly knowing the data breaches that could have happened didn’t.

Built for SMBs

Consulting firms fight over Fortune 500. They can have them. We’re built for the small and medium businesses that make up 99.9% of the economy.

Fits your workflow

We embed security into your existing development processes. Your team delivers fast. We make sure they’re delivering securely.

Full-cycle coverage

From compliance readiness to cloud hardening to ongoing monitoring — we handle every aspect of security and compliance management. 

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What Our Early Clients Are Saying

Real feedback from teams who trusted us before the world even knew our name.

“The issues they found were clearly relevant to our production environment and were explained in a way that made them easy to prioritize.”

– Mark Boudreau, COO, Healthfully Inc

“The project was well-managed from start to finish. What stood out most was their ability to combine deep technical expertise with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.”

– Sergei Lishchenko, Digital Experience & Innovation Head, ViewTrade Technology

“Their deep expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in the context of modern software architecture, was outstanding.”

– Artur Shevchenko, Director of Engineering, Yalantis

Our recent projects

Here’s how we’ve helped companies just like yours turn security from a roadblock into a competitive advantage. 

Automated cybersecurity ecosystem for the US-based bank Zero security vulnerabilities in production code

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Security re-design for the logistics enterprise 50 improvements across 11 areas. Lowered attack surface

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EV charging platform gained access to an exclusive market FedRAMP Moderate authorization achieved → trusted by U.S. Federal agencies

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Strengthening the IT services company’s security posture ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified on the first attempt

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Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing for a health application Critical security flaws identified and fixed, now a competitive advantage

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Digital banking solution implements secure SDLC and DevSecOps Automated security operations with PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliance

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Questions founders ask before we start

  • Platforms give you dashboards and expect you to figure out the rest. We become your security team. They show you what’s broken — we fix it. They give you compliance checklists — we handle the entire process. Think of platforms as security software, and us as your security department.

  • Perfect. We work with your existing stack rather than forcing you to switch. Our job is to fill gaps and make everything work together, not sell you more tools. We’re vendor-agnostic — we recommend what’s best for your business, not what we sell.

  • Our sweet spot is companies with 50-500 employees and $500K – $10M revenue. We’re built for the specific constraints and needs of scaling businesses. Too small, and you don’t need full security yet. Too large, and you should probably build an internal team.

    • Week 1-2: Discovery and assessment of your current setup
    • Week 3-4: Priority fixes and quick wins
    • Month 2-3: Full implementation and ongoing monitoring setup
    • Ongoing: Regular reviews, updates, and continuous improvement

  • Minimal. We handle 90% of the work ourselves. You’ll need someone from your team for initial interviews, occasional questions, and final approvals. Most clients spend less than 5 hours per week on security after we’re set up.

  • No. We typically recommend 6-month initial engagements to see real results, but you can cancel anytime. Most clients stay with us for 12-24 months, then either continue with us or transition to internal teams as they scale.

  • SOC 2 Type I & II, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, and NIST CSF. We also handle industry-specific requirements and custom compliance needs.

  • AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. We’re also experienced with hybrid environments and can work with whatever infrastructure you’re using.

  • You’ll have a dedicated security lead as your main point of contact, backed by our full team of specialists. Think of it like having a fractional CISO who has access to security engineers, compliance experts, and penetration testers.

  • If you follow our program and we’ve confirmed audit readiness, we’ll work with you until you pass — at no additional cost. We’re invested in your success.

  • We sign comprehensive NDAs and follow strict data handling procedures. We only access what’s necessary for your security program and never store sensitive business data on our systems. All our team members undergo background checks.

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