Automated Security & GDPR Compliance Scanner for Early-Stage SaaS

Opportunity: Early SaaS founders often struggle with limited resources, especially when it comes to security. This post highlights the need for a tool that can fill this gap. A SaaS product that automatically scans codebases (e.g., through GitHub integration) for common security vulnerabilities and GDPR compliance issues would be incredibly valuable. The tool would provide clear, actionable reports tailored for small teams who can't afford expensive consultants.

Product Form: A B2B SaaS platform that integrates seamlessly with code repositories like GitHub or GitLab. Key features would include:

• Automated security and GDPR compliance scans triggered on code pushes or pull requests.
• A user-friendly dashboard that visualizes vulnerabilities and compliance risks.
• Actionable reports that explain the issue, pinpoint the exact location in the code, and suggest remediation steps.
• Prioritization of issues (e.g., Critical, High, Low) to help teams focus their efforts.

Expected Revenue: The business model would be a monthly subscription, with tiers based on repository size, number of users, or scan frequency.

• Starter Tier: $49/month for 1-3 private repositories.
• Growth Tier: $99/month for up to 10 repositories and team collaboration features.
• Business Tier: $249+/month for unlimited repositories and advanced compliance reporting. Achieving 200 paying customers at an average of $75/month would generate $15,000 in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR). The target market is clearly defined and growing: SaaS businesses with fewer than 5,000 users.