2026 Pricing Guide
Education
SMB
Data last verified: January 2026
DDoS Testing for SMB Education Companies
SMB education companies typically invest $6K-$42K in ddos testing. Get quotes from vetted providers in 24 hours.
$6K-$42K
Adjusted for Education • SMB
1-2 weeksAnnual or after infrastructure changes
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
Education Snapshot
K-12, higher ed, and EdTech companies
Limited security budget
Student data protection critical
Ransomware targeting schools
SMB Buying Behavior
Small-medium businesses (non-VC backed)
Priorities: Compliance checkbox, Cyber insurance requirement
Typical budget: $10,000-$50,000
Buying behavior: Owner/CEO decision, price-sensitive, need ROI justification
Why Education (SMB) buys DDoS Test
Attack types: Volumetric, protocol, application-layer
Scale: Maximum bandwidth and requests per second
Coordination: With DDoS mitigation provider
Fail-over testing: Validation of redundancy
FAQs
How much does ddos testing cost?
DDoS Testing typically costs $10K-$75K depending on scope and complexity. For education companies, expect to pay $8K-$60K due to FERPA and COPPA requirements.
How long does ddos testing take?
A typical ddos testing engagement takes 1-2 weeks. Timeline depends on scope, organization size, and complexity of the environment.
How often should you do ddos testing?
Annual or after infrastructure changes. Compliance frameworks like PCI DSS and NIST CSF often require regular testing.
What certifications should ddos testing providers have?
Look for providers with CEH, OSCP, Cloud certifications certifications. These demonstrate expertise and adherence to industry standards.
What should I look for when buying ddos testing?
Key factors include: Attack types: Volumetric, protocol, application-layer; Scale: Maximum bandwidth and requests per second; Coordination: With DDoS mitigation provider. Avoid vendors who no coordination with isp/mitigation provider.
Ready for DDoS Test quotes tailored to Education (SMB)?
Get matched with vetted providers and receive pricing within 24 hours.