2026 Compliance + Pricing
NIST CSF
Telecommunications
Data last verified: January 2026

Penetration Testing for Telecommunications (NIST CSF)

Evidence-ready delivery for NIST Cybersecurity Framework, tuned to Telecommunications risks and buyer expectations.

$7K-$210K
Adjusted for Telecommunications
Penalties: No direct penalties, but used as standard of careBudget: $500,000-$5,000,000
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
What auditors expect
Testing cadence: Continuous improvement, typically annual assessment
Evidence mapped to NIST Cybersecurity Framework controls
Industry focus areas: FCC, CPNI, SOC 2, ISO 27001
Why Telecommunications chooses Pentest
Compliance audit deadlines approaching
Enterprise customers requiring security assessments
Recent breach at competitor creating board pressure

FAQs

What does Penetration Testing look like for Telecommunications?
We scope penetration testing around FCC, CPNI, SOC 2, ISO 27001 and NIST CSF evidence needs.
How often should Pentest be done for NIST CSF?
Continuous improvement, typically annual assessment
What happens if we miss NIST CSF testing?
No direct penalties, but used as standard of care

Penetration Testing for Telecommunications (NIST CSF)

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