I. Iintroduction
Software startups stand at the forefront of innovation.with this innovation comes an increased riskof cybersecurity t hreats. The importance of robustsecurity measures for so ftware startups can be overstated. Cybersecuritybreaches ca n have catastrophic consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and even the cessationo f business operations. According to a report by the Ponemon Institute (2019), 60% of small companies are unable to sustain their business over six months following a cyberattack, highlighting the severe repercussions of inadequate security measures [1], [2].