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Cybersecurity Service Pricing
Real pricing data from 127+ vendor quotes and 45+ interviews. Click any service to see detailed cost breakdowns.
Penetration Testing
Authorized simulated cyberattacks to evaluate security posture and identify exploitable vulnerabilities
vCISO Services
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer providing strategic security leadership without full-time cost
MDR Services
Managed Detection and Response - 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and incident response
Vulnerability Assessment
Automated scanning to identify known security weaknesses across your infrastructure
Incident Response Retainer
Pre-negotiated agreement for rapid incident response when security breaches occur
Cloud Security Assessment
Comprehensive security evaluation of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments
Pricing by Industry
Security costs vary by industry due to compliance requirements and risk profiles. Find pricing tailored to your sector.
Compliance Framework Requirements
Understand penetration testing and security requirements for major compliance frameworks.
Not explicitly required, but 90% of auditors expect annual penetration testing
Required annually (Requirement 11.3) plus after significant changes
Risk analysis required; penetration testing is industry standard approach
Regular testing required as part of ISMS; typically annual
Article 32 requires 'regular testing' of security measures
Required annually plus after significant changes
Required for Level 2+ certification
Recommended as part of Detect and Respond functions
Service Comparisons
Understand the differences between similar services to make the right choice.
Vulnerability scanning is automated and identifies known weaknesses ($2K-$10K). Penetration testing uses human expertise to exploit vulnerabilities ($5K-$150K).
A vCISO costs $31K-$192K/year. A full-time CISO costs $300K-$500K+/year. vCISO is ideal for SMB and mid-market.
SIEM is a technology platform requiring staff. MDR is a service including 24/7 analysts.
Penetration testing finds vulnerabilities in systems ($5K-$150K). Red team tests detection capabilities ($25K-$250K).
SOC 2 is US-focused and common for SaaS. ISO 27001 is international and recognized globally.
CrowdStrike is endpoint-focused with premium pricing. Arctic Wolf offers concierge security for mid-market.
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Data You Can Trust
CiscoLens pricing data is compiled from real vendor quotes, customer interviews, and public RFP responses. We verify and update our data monthly.
- 127+ vendor quotes analyzed
- 45+ customer interviews conducted
- Public RFP data included
- Monthly verification updates
Research Methodology
Pricing data compiled from 127+ vendor quotes, 45+ customer interviews, and public RFP responses. Reviewed by security industry experts with 20+ years combined experience.
Last verified: January 2025 • Next update: April 2025
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