We recently sat down with Jeremy, CTO at Menna, to hear about his experience using OnSecurity. We learn why security was a priority from day one and how the platform helped support their ISO 27001 journey.
Who are Menna?
Founded in 2024, Menna set out with a mission to empower small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK with better access to financial tools, insights, and support. Menna recognised lending and financial services for SMEs remained outdated and saw an opportunity to modernise.
Leveraging automation and AI, Menna created a platform that simplifies financial access for business owners and interprets and suggests actionable improvements to their financial health. By bridging the gap between complex financial systems and SME knowledge, Menna is redefining how small businesses interact with and understand their financial positions.
“AI is a powerful tool, but requires careful orchestration, guardrails and continuous monitoring. The real value lies in how you apply it. At Menna, we use AI meaningfully to inform, support, and guide SMEs rather than overwhelm them with complexity.” Jeremy - CTO @ Menna
Seeking a security partner to match their growth ambitions
With the business in its early stages, Menna’s team clearly focused on laying strong foundations, security being one of them. As part of their roadmap to achieving ISO 27001 accreditation, the company sought to implement effective monitoring and threat analysis protocols.
While researching penetration testing providers, Menna came across OnSecurity. The initial requirement was simple: web application penetration testing to satisfy compliance and provide assurance.
“We were actively pursuing ISO 27001 and knew we needed the right monitoring in place. OnSecurity stood out, not just as a pentesting provider, but as a partner who understood what modern, growing businesses like ours need.”
Time-saving security for lean teams
Menna’s team comprises just a small number of employees, none of which are dedicated pentesting specialists. In this context, OnSecurity’s platform and in-house human expertise delivered immense value.
The ease of use, clarity of results, and ongoing monitoring capabilities enabled the team to confidently meet security obligations without unnecessary overheads.
Having previously held senior roles at organisations like ING and Admiral, Menna’s CTO knew the hidden costs and complexity that can come with large-scale security operations. OnSecurity offered a more agile, startup-friendly alternative.
“With a small team and no in-house security resource, the time saved by using OnSecurity’s platform was significant.** OnSecurity helped us tick off critical ISO 27001 controls and gave us the confidence to keep moving forward.”
A platform and team that delivered
What sealed the deal for Menna was the combined strength of OnSecurity’s AI-powered platform and customer experience. From the intuitive dashboard to the insightful guidance from the support team, the experience stood out.
“Lucas [Account Manager at OnSecurity] presented the platform incredibly well. It felt approachable, modern, and designed with businesses of all sizes in mind. Simple to use, simple to integrate, and simple to pay for.”
The results: security assurance without the overheads
Menna now benefits from web app testing combined with continuous monthly monitoring. This proactive security model gives them peace of mind, ensures compliance, and allows them to focus on building their product and supporting their customers.
When asked if they would recommend OnSecurity, the response was clear:
“Absolutely. The ongoing monitoring is invaluable, the platform is easy to adopt, and the pricing is fair. It’s a smart solution for businesses like ours who care about security but need to be pragmatic.”
Looking to simplify and scale your security operations? Get in touch with OnSecurity to see how we can support your business.
