IT Governance for Indian Startups

Why IT Governance Matters for Startups

Startups often skip governance thinking it is enterprise stuff. But investors, customers, and regulators all ask the same questions: "How do you protect data? How do you manage access? How do you handle incidents?"

Minimum Viable IT Governance

• Access control: Role-based access, MFA on all systems, quarterly reviews
• Data protection: Encryption, backup, retention policy
• Incident response: Simple playbook for security incidents
• Vendor management: NDAs, DPAs, basic risk assessment
• Documentation: Key policies documented and accessible