IvoryCoast Advisory LLC is a specialized GRC consulting firm that embeds security and compliance maturity into early-stage startups from inception — not bolted on later at 10× the cost. We partner with venture capital organizations, incubators, and founders to make security a competitive advantage.
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IvoryCoast Advisory
Security / Governance / Risk / Compliance
Built for the pace of startups.
Expected by the enterprise.
IvoryCoast Advisory is a Black-owned security, governance, risk & compliance firm. We embed enterprise-grade GRC into high-growth startups and HR technology organizations — before customers, investors, or auditors force the issue.
Assessments mapped to
NIST CSF 2.0 NIST RMF SOC 2 ISO 27001 CIS Controls v8 HIPAAWhat We Do
Service Offerings
VC Portfolio Security Program
- Security maturity assessments across portfolio companies
- Standardized GRC onboarding for new investments
- Quarterly reviews & tabletop exercises
- Founder advisory hours, policies & frameworks
Startup Security & GRC Foundations
- Baseline security maturity assessment
- Foundational policies & risk register
- Secure architecture & cloud configuration review
- SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / HIPAA readiness roadmap
Fractional CISO / Head of Security
- Strategic security leadership & roadmap
- Board reporting & vendor selection
- Incident response oversight
- Customer trust & security marketing
Enterprise Deal Support
- Respond to enterprise security questionnaires
- Prepare for technical due diligence
- Build trust with enterprise buyers
- Close deals faster with security confidence
Architecture & Cloud Governance
- Secure-by-design architecture advisory
- Cloud governance & DevOps pipeline security
- IAM strategy & data lifecycle planning
- Encryption strategy & resiliency design
The Difference
Why IvoryCoast Advisory
Prior Experience Includes
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Ready to Build Security Into Your Startup's DNA?
David Ivor brings enterprise-grade security expertise to where you need it most — early. Let's talk about where your company stands and what it takes to get enterprise-ready.
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