Security Questionnaire Help and Deal Unblocking

Marius Cristian

Starting at

1,500

About this service

Summary

I help startups pass security questionnaires and vendor reviews so they can close deals with big clients. I translate technical setups into answers that legal, IT, and procurement teams understand. I’ve done this for companies that landed contracts with IBM, Microsoft, and others some were acquired shortly after.

Process

You send over the security questionnaire or portal link

2. I review your current setup and identify what’s answerable

3. I fill out the form with accurate, risk-aware responses 4. I flag any gaps and suggest fixes if needed 5. I send back the completed form and optional summary for your client 6. Quick revisions if needed based on feedback from their security or legal team I can fit 3-5 day turnarounds if needed. Let me know your deadline upfront and I’ll prioritize accordingly. This helps you land the contract. No vague answers, no red flags, just what your client needs to say yes.

FAQs

What if I don’t understand the questionnaire?
That’s normal. I translate it and fill it out with answers based on your actual setup.
Will you fix issues we don’t have time to handle?
If something urgent needs to be patched or configured, I can help. It either requires someone on your team to act fast, or I can handle it directly for an added fee.
What if we promise to fix it after the deal closes?
That works too. I’ll phrase the answers to reflect that, in a way your client’s security team will accept. I’ve done this for enterprise deals before, it’s common.
Can you help us create security docs or policies if the client asks?
Yes. I can provide fast, no fluff templates or write them from scratch if needed.
Can you work on short notice?
Yes. I can usually turn these around in 3–5 days. Just tell me your deadline upfront so I can schedule you properly.

What's included

Reviewed and Completed Security Questionnaire
I fill in your client’s form (Excel, Google Forms, portals, etc.) with accurate, audit-friendly answers based on your current setup.
Custom Security Posture Summary
A plain-English summary of your security practices to send to clients, procurement teams, or stuffy lawyers.
Compliance Mapping to ISO27001/SOC2/NIST/GDPR
I match your answers to common compliance frameworks so you look enterprise-ready, even if you aren’t there yet.
List of Gaps and Quick Fixes
You’ll get a focused list of what’s missing or weak, with clear actions to take if you want to improve or prep for real audits.
Security Docs (Optional)
Basic policies, diagrams, or one-pagers if the client needs "something formal" to feel safe. No fluff, just what gets the deal moving.
Proven Deal Support Experience
This exact work helped secure deals with IBM, Microsoft, Siemens, ABB, BCG, Palo Alto Network and more. Two startups I supported were later acquired. Ask if you want specifics or references.

Duration

3 days

Skills and tools

Cloud Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Security Manager