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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 24 MIN

76. The Critical Security Stage Every Startup Skips (With Michael Nov)

from The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley · host YSecurity

Michael Nov, Co-Founder and CEO of Prime Security, reveals how ignoring the design stage creates costly security gaps later. He shares hard-won lessons from building at OwnBackup and launching a startup during crisis. Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-nov Prime Security: https://www.primesec.ai Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan   Sasha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich   YSecurity: https://www.ysecurity.io     🔒 Sponsored by YSecurity Closing a big deal and getting hit with a vendor questionnaire, SOC 2 request, or pen test requirement? That's exactly what we handle. YSecurity embeds a team of security engineers with backgrounds from Apple, Uber, Microsoft, Robinhood, and Brex directly into your company. No full-time hire, no bloated retainer. You set a monthly cap and we handle everything. Book a free strategy call and we'll tell you exactly where you stand. 👉 Book your free call: 30 Min Meeting | YSecurity.io | Cal.com 👉 Learn more: YSecurity | On-Demand Cybersecurity Team for Startups — SOC 2 in 5 Months  

Michael Nov, Co-Founder and CEO of Prime Security, reveals how ignoring the design stage creates costly security gaps later. He shares hard-won lessons from building at OwnBackup and launching a startup during crisis. Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-novPrime Security: https://www.primesec.aiJon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan  Sasha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich  YSecurity: https://www.ysecurity.io     🔒 Sponsored by YSecurity Closing a big deal and getting hit with a vendor questionnaire, SOC 2 request, or pen test requirement? That's exactly what we handle. YSecurity embeds a team of security engineers with backgrounds from Apple, Uber, Microsoft, Robinhood, and Brex directly into your company. No full-time hire, no bloated retainer. You set a monthly cap and we handle everything. Book a free strategy call and we'll tell you exactly where you stand. 👉 Book your free call: 30 Min Meeting | YSecurity.io | Cal.com 👉 Learn more: YSecurity | On-Demand Cybersecurity Team for Startups — SOC 2 in 5 Months

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Michael Nov, Co-Founder and CEO of Prime Security, reveals how ignoring the design stage creates costly security gaps later. He shares hard-won lessons from building at OwnBackup and launching a startup during crisis. Michael:...

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