Enterprise buyers love innovation but they trust security.
 Every year, thousands of $1M+ opportunities collapse during security review.

Your champion is excited. The budget is approved. Then procurement sends a 400-row security questionnaire, and the deal stalls for 90–180 days… or disappears entirely.

At CODISM, recognized as the top software development company in the USA, we’ve helped 47 B2B and SaaS companies successfully pass their first enterprise security review in under 30 days. This article shares the exact, modernized 2026 playbook we implement for high-growth teams.

The Real Cost of Failing Security Review

  • Average stalled deal value: $1.4M 
  • Average delay: 118 days 
  • In 2025, 63% of companies never recovered after failing their first review (Gartner) 

Enterprise buyers will not move forward if your security is unclear — even when the product is great.

The CODISM 30-Day Security Review Pass Framework

Week 1: Preparation (Days 1–7)

  • Assign a single accountable owner — your Security Champion 
  • Build a clear one-page end-to-end data flow diagram 
  • Conduct a SOC 2 Type I or ISO 27001 gap assessment 
  • Freeze all noncritical development work to avoid new vulnerabilities 

Week 2: Evidence Collection (Days 8–14)

  • Gather penetration test reports (2025+ recommended) 
  • Prepare a complete access control matrix with RBAC evidence 
  • Document encryption standards (TLS 1.3, AES-256) 
  • Conduct automated SCA/SAST scans using tools such as Snyk and SonarQube 

Week 3: Documentation & Controls (Days 15–21)

  • Publish a public security page (example: codism.io/security) 
  • Complete a SIG Lite or CAIQ security questionnaire — accepted by 90% of enterprises 
  • Implement centralized logging + SIEM export (Datadog preferred) 
  • Conduct a tabletop Incident Response (IR) simulation 

Week 4: Final Review & Submission (Days 22–30)

  • Package all documents into a single, well-organized, bookmarked PDF 
  • Include all third-party attestations: SOC 2, pen test, cyber insurance 
  • Offer the buyer a guided live security walkthrough 
  • Commit to responding to follow-ups within 48 hours 

Real Success Story (Q3 2025)

A healthcare SaaS company received a 412-question security spreadsheet from a Fortune 100 hospital system.
 Using CODISM’s 30-Day Framework, they passed review by Day 28 and closed a $3.2M, multi-year contract before quarter-end.

7 Red Flags That Immediately Delay or Kill Enterprise Deals

  1. No public-facing security overview page 
  2. Penetration test older than 12 months 
  3. No documented incident response plan 
  4. Missing or outdated encryption documentation 
  5. Lack of employee background verification 
  6. Relying on free or non-enterprise monitoring tools 
  7. “We will fix this after signing” (instant red flag) 

Enterprise Security Reviews: 2026 FAQ

Q: Can we pass without SOC 2 Type II?
 A: Yes. In 2026, 78% of enterprise buyers accept SOC 2 Type I combined with strong, well-documented controls.

Q: What is the typical investment?
 A: CODISM clients spend $18K–$35K, which is a fraction of losing a seven-figure enterprise deal.

Q: Why trust CODISM?
 A: We are an award-winning software development company with 47 successful enterprise security passes and decades of combined experience delivering secure, compliant software for Fortune 1000 clients.

Stop Losing Deals to Security Bottlenecks

In 2026, speed is a competitive advantage.
 The company that passes security review in under 30 days closes the deal. The rest fall behind.

If you want to know instantly whether you’re ready, use our free assessment tool:

➡ 2026 Enterprise Security Review Scorecard (Free, 60 Seconds)

https://codism.io/security-scorecard

Or speak with our security engineering team:

➡ Book a Free 30-Day Pass Strategy Call

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