Understanding the cost of security testing
Penetration testing is expert work, and costs are based on the time required. The effort estimate is made in a scoping meeting where the client presents the target system from both a technical and business perspective. Smaller targets can be tested more quickly, while large or complex environments require more time and therefore higher costs.
With Silverskin’s penetration testing services, you only pay for expert work. There are no separate software licenses to buy and no testing tools to install in your environment.
There are some differences in cost structure between one-off projects and continuous testing services:
- We test the target as thoroughly as possible.
- A clear final report documents the work, findings with their impact, and practical recommendations.
- The scope is agreed in the scoping meeting, and we provide a fixed price with no hidden costs.
- The service begins with a comprehensive test similar to a project delivery.
- After the initial phase, we move to regular test cycles, scheduled for example monthly or quarterly.
- The cost is based only on the agreed number of cycles, with no hidden charges.
- Web or mobile application penetration test:
€10,000–20,000 - External network penetration test:
€10,000–30,000 - Internal network penetration test:
€15,000–40,000 - IoT/embedded system penetration test:
€20,000–50,000
Read more in our blog: What does security testing cost and what affects the price?
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