CISO Network Startup Program — Advisory, Introductions and Marketplace Listing
Marketplace · Startup Spotlight
Get in Front of the CISOs
Who Buy What You Build
The CISO Network Startup Program gives early-stage cybersecurity companies direct access to the world's most elite security leaders — for honest feedback, warm introductions, and a featured presence in the marketplace trusted by 10,000+ CISOs.
Everything Included
Six Deliverables. One Price.
CISO Advisory Session
A dedicated session with a senior CISO who hears your pitch, stress-tests your positioning, and gives you candid, board-ready feedback from the buyer's seat.
5 Warm CISO Introductions
We personally introduce you to five vetted CISOs from our network who match your ideal customer profile — Fortune 1000, mid-market, or government, your call.
Marketplace Startup Listing
A featured listing in the dedicated Startup Spotlight section of the CISO Network Marketplace — seen by 10,000+ security leaders actively evaluating new solutions.
Pitch Deck Review
Our advisors review your deck and messaging through the lens of a CISO evaluating a new vendor — so you walk into every meeting with a sharper story.
Market Positioning Feedback
Understand how your product lands against the competitive landscape as seen by the people who buy security tools every day.
CISO Network Badge
Display the "CISO Network Vetted Startup" badge on your website and pitch materials — a trust signal that resonates with enterprise security buyers.
Marketplace · Startup Spotlight
Featured in Front of 10,000+ CISOs
Your company appears in the dedicated Startup Spotlight section of the CISO Network Marketplace — the resource security leaders use to discover and evaluate new solutions.
Stealth AI Security
AI Threat Detection
ZeroTrust Labs
Identity & Access
CloudSentinel
Cloud Security
DataVault AI
Data Security
PhishGuard Pro
Email Security
RiskRadar
Risk & Compliance
Sample listings shown for illustration. Your listing will include your company name, category, stage, description, and website link.
The Process
How It Works
Apply
Submit a short application. We review your product, stage, and target market to confirm fit.
Onboard
Once accepted, you're invoiced $15,000 and assigned a dedicated program coordinator.
Advisory Session
Your 60-minute CISO advisory session is scheduled within 2 weeks of onboarding.
Introductions
Your 5 warm CISO introductions are delivered over 30 days — matched to your ICP.
Go Live
Your Startup Spotlight listing goes live in the CISO Network Marketplace for 12 months.
Common Questions
FAQ
Who is this program for?
Early-stage and growth-stage cybersecurity startups that want direct access to CISO buyers, honest product feedback, and a credible presence in the market.
How are the 5 CISO introductions selected?
We match you based on your target market, company size, and use case. Every introduction is warm — the CISO knows who you are and why we're connecting you before the first email lands.
How long does the advisory session run?
Typically 60 minutes. You pitch, the CISO asks hard questions, and you leave with written feedback and positioning recommendations.
How long does the marketplace listing run?
Your Startup Spotlight listing is active for 12 months from the date of onboarding.
Is there a vetting process?
Yes. We review every applicant to ensure the product is genuinely relevant to enterprise security buyers. We don't list every startup — we list the ones our members will actually want to see.
Ready to Get Started?
$15,000. Six Deliverables.
Direct CISO Access.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Spots are limited to maintain the quality of introductions for both startups and CISOs.