2026 Pricing Guide
Government
Mid-Market
Data last verified: January 2026
Incident Response Retainer for Mid-Market Government Companies
Mid-Market government companies typically invest $41K-$330K per year in incident response retainer. Get quotes from vetted providers in 24 hours.
$41K-$330K per year
Adjusted for Government • Mid-Market
Annual contractAnnual retainer
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
Government Snapshot
Government agencies and contractors
Strict compliance requirements
Budget cycle constraints
Procurement complexity
Mid-Market Buying Behavior
Established companies 100-1000 employees
Priorities: Multiple compliance frameworks, Security operations
Typical budget: $100,000-$500,000
Buying behavior: Procurement process, multiple stakeholders, CISO/IT Director decision
Why Government (Mid-Market) buys IR Retainer
Response time SLA: 2-hour vs 24-hour
Included hours: Retainer hours vs pay-per-incident
Scope: Forensics, containment, recovery, legal
FAQs
How much does incident response retainer cost?
Incident Response Retainer typically costs $25K-$200K per year depending on scope and complexity. For government companies, expect to pay $38K-$300K per year due to FedRAMP and FISMA requirements.
How long does incident response retainer take?
A typical incident response retainer engagement takes Annual contract. Timeline depends on scope, organization size, and complexity of the environment.
How often should you do incident response retainer?
Annual retainer. Compliance frameworks like Cyber Insurance and Business Continuity often require regular testing.
What certifications should incident response retainer providers have?
Look for providers with GCIH, GCFA, EnCE certifications. These demonstrate expertise and adherence to industry standards.
What should I look for when buying incident response retainer?
Key factors include: Response time SLA: 2-hour vs 24-hour; Included hours: Retainer hours vs pay-per-incident; Scope: Forensics, containment, recovery, legal. Avoid vendors who no guaranteed response time.
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