Startup Security Without a Security Team

OrderCheck is a fast-growing B2B SaaS platform connecting interior construction companies with service providers. As the platform scaled and transaction volumes increased, so did the complexity of their cloud infrastructure. However, like many early-stage startups, OrderCheck operates with a lean team where the CEO handles security responsibilities alongside strategic and product decisions. With limited bandwidth to manually audit code repositories and collaboration tools for exposed credentials, there was no way to know if AWS keys or other secrets had been accidentally committed or shared. For a platform processing B2B transactions, any credential exposure could lead to infrastructure compromise, service disruption, or loss of business partner trust.

OrderCheck deployed Cremit to gain visibility into credentials across their development environment. As a lean startup where the CEO directly oversees security alongside product development, having an automated solution was essential. Cremit scanned their repositories and collaboration tools, identifying exposed AWS keys that could have led to serious infrastructure compromise. The agentless deployment meant the CEO could set up comprehensive credential monitoring without diverting engineering resources from product development.

The scan revealed AWS keys that had been inadvertently exposed during the fast-paced development cycle. These credentials, which provided access to critical cloud infrastructure, were immediately secured before any incident could occur. For a growing startup handling B2B transactions and sensitive business data, this proactive discovery prevented potential service disruption and data breach risks. The CEO now has continuous visibility into credential exposure without adding operational overhead, enabling the small team to maintain enterprise-grade security posture while staying focused on growth.