DSALTA for Startups

Build customer trust.
Your first year is on us.

Get your compliance program started with one year of DSALTA at no subscription cost. Choose one supported framework and get a Trust Center, AI-assisted security questionnaires and dedicated onboarding support.

For eligible startups with fewer than 30 full-time employees and less than $2 million in outside funding. Approval required. Independent audit fees are not included.

DSALTA Startup Program card showing a $0 first annual term with one compliance framework, Trust Center, AI-assisted questionnaires and dedicated onboarding
DSALTA Startup Program card showing a $0 first annual term with one compliance framework, Trust Center, AI-assisted questionnaires and dedicated onboarding

What’s Included

A foundation for your next stage of growth

A foundation for your next stage of growth

Whether you’re preparing for your first audit or responding to customer security requirements, DSALTA helps you build and manage your compliance program as your company grows.

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One compliance framework

Get started with one supported framework, such as SOC 2, ISO 27001 or GDPR.

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Trust Center

Give customers a central place to learn about your security and compliance program.

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10 AI-assisted security questionnaires

Use AI assistance to respond to customer security questionnaires.

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Dedicated account manager

Have a named point of contact throughout your first year.

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1:1 onboarding and VIP customer support

Get help setting up your account and getting started with DSALTA.

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Auditor introduction

Connect with an independent auditor when you’re ready to discuss your audit. Audit fees are separate.

Who It’s For

Is your startup eligible?

Your company must meet all four requirements:

Have fewer than 30 full-time employees when you apply.

Have fewer than 30 full-time employees when you apply.

Have raised less than $2 million USD in total outside funding, including equity, SAFEs and convertible notes.

Have raised less than $2 million USD in total outside funding, including equity, SAFEs and convertible notes.

Be a new DSALTA customer with no active or prior paid subscription.

Be a new DSALTA customer with no active or prior paid subscription.

Be an independent company, not a subsidiary or affiliate of a company that does not meet these criteria.

How It Works

From application to onboarding

Step 1

Tell us about your startup
Tell us about your startup
Tell us about your startup

Submit your application with your company details and compliance needs.

Submit your application with your company details and compliance needs.

Step 2

We review your eligibility
We review your eligibility

DSALTA reviews your application and contacts you about the outcome or any additional information needed.

DSALTA reviews your application and contacts you about the outcome or any additional information needed.

Step 3

Get started with support
Get started with support
Get started with support

Once approved, work with your account manager to select your framework and begin onboarding.

Once approved, work with your account manager to select your framework and begin onboarding.

Good to Know

Questions before you apply?

The details, before you get started.

What is free?

Are audit fees included?

Can I choose a framework other than SOC 2?

What happens after the first year?

What if we grow beyond the employee or funding limits?

Can existing or former paying customers apply?

Can this be combined with another offer?

Get Started

Apply for DSALTA for Startups

Tell us about your company and what you’re working toward.

Tell us about your company and what you’re working toward.

One year. One framework. Dedicated support from the start.

Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

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