A recommended security staffing ratio for startups is 1:40 security to full-time employees (FTO) and 1:100 for IT, emphasizing the importance of adequate coverage to mitigate risks and meet business goals. The article discusses insights gathered from experienced CISOs and outlines a 24-month hiring plan to align security and IT resources with company growth and compliance needs.

Vanta, a compliance management software startup, has raised $150 million in a funding round that values the company at approximately $4 billion, up from $2.45 billion last year. The funding includes contributions from CrowdStrike Ventures and reflects increased corporate investment in cybersecurity tools, as Vanta continues to grow its customer base, which now exceeds 12,000.