2026 Pricing Guide
SaaS
Series A
Data last verified: January 2026

Incident Response Retainer for Series A SaaS Companies

Series A saas companies typically invest $20K-$160K per year in incident response retainer. Get quotes from vetted providers in 24 hours.

$20K-$160K per year
Adjusted for SaaSSeries A
Annual contractAnnual retainer
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
SaaS Snapshot

Software-as-a-Service companies

Enterprise customers requiring SOC 2 Type II
Security questionnaire overload (1,000+ per year)
Need to prove security posture to close deals
Series A Buying Behavior

Post-seed funded startups scaling

Priorities: SOC 2 Type II certification, Enterprise sales enablement
Typical budget: $15,000-$50,000
Buying behavior: Compliance-driven, need vendor credibility, CTO decision

Why SaaS (Series A) 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 saas companies, expect to pay $25K-$200K per year due to SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 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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