Klavan Security

Who is Klavan Security?

Klavan Security is an Ottawa-based cybersecurity company that builds platforms helping startups become enterprise-ready. Its flagship product, BaseCamp, is a guided security and compliance platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CMMC. The team is made up of ex-military and ex-intelligence operators, following a security-before-compliance approach.

What is BaseCamp?

BaseCamp is Klavan Security's flagship platform: a guided 12-month security and compliance cycle that combines software with human Guides. It builds readiness for SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, CMMC, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, and FedRAMP, and includes a live Trust Center from month one. Unlike self-serve compliance software, the platform comes with people who do the work with you.

How much does SOC 2 cost for a startup?

BaseCamp starts at $297 per month for the self-guided Scout tier and $597 per month for the Guide tier with a dedicated human Guide. Larger teams use HighCamp Rope Team at $2,800 per month (teams of 2 to 10) and HighCamp Expedition at $4,200 per month (teams of 10 to 50), which include SOC 2 Type I and II audit fees and an annual penetration test. BaseCamp is a 12-month cycle with a live Trust Center from month one.

What is BaseCamp Recon?

BaseCamp Recon is Klavan's human-led penetration testing service, run by its in-house SHELLHOUNDS team. It tests web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, including AI-generated and vibe-coded apps, and delivers a plain-English report in 5 business days, starting at $499. The testing is always human-led, never automated.

What is the difference between Klavan and a compliance platform like Vanta or Drata?

Vanta and Drata are software you operate yourself. Klavan builds a platform, BaseCamp, that comes with human Guides who are ex-military and ex-intelligence operators. Klavan drives the GRC tooling, coordinates with auditors, and runs the security program with you. The platform comes with the people.

Who is BaseCamp for?

BaseCamp Scout and Guide are built for bootstrapped, pre-seed startups with teams of roughly 1 to 5 people who have not raised funding. Funded startups and larger teams, up to about 50 people, use the HighCamp tiers. Common sectors include fintech, healthtech, cleantech, SaaS, AI, agritech, and critical infrastructure.

Where is Klavan Security located?

Klavan Security is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and serves startups across Canada and the United States.