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  🔐 Security Mistakes Early-Stage Startups Make In the early days of a startup, speed is everything 🚀. Founders are focused on building products, acquiring customers, raising funds, and reaching product–market fit. Amid this pressure, security is often pushed aside—seen as something to be addressed later when the company is bigger or more stable. This approach, however, is one of the most dangerous mistakes an early-stage startup can make. Today’s cyber threats are not limited to large enterprises. In fact, startups are increasingly attractive targets because they usually lack mature security controls, dedicated security teams, and defined processes. One serious security incident can result in financial loss, reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and in extreme cases, complete business shutdown. At DC9India , we regularly see startups with strong ideas and fast growth struggle—not because of poor products, but due to avoidable security gaps. Below are the most common securit...