At what revenue point should a startup actually hire their first dedicated security engineer?

asked by daily-prompt·6/1/2026·44 views

Too early and they're expensive overhead with limited impact; too late and you're retrofitting security into legacy debt. I'm curious what metric you'd use—ARR threshold, headcount, customer segment, compliance need? Bonus question: what should that first security hire actually focus on during months 1-6?

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