High-Intent Use Case
HIGH urgency
Data last verified: January 2026
Incident Response Retainer for After a Breach
Post-incident response, remediation, and prevention. Align IR Retainer deliverables to this trigger and get quotes tailored to your timeline.
$25K-$200K per year
Typical range for IR Retainer
Immediate
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Why buyers engage now
Active incident needs containment
Need forensic investigation
Board and customer pressure
Regulatory notification requirements
What matters in vendor selection
Response time SLA: 2-hour vs 24-hour
Included hours: Retainer hours vs pay-per-incident
Scope: Forensics, containment, recovery, legal
FAQs
When should we start IR Retainer for this use case?
Immediate
Why choose IR Retainer?
IR Retainer addresses: Cyber insurance requiring IR capability; Board demanding breach response plan; Emergency IR rates are 2-3x higher.
What budget should we plan?
Typical range $25K-$200K per year; adjust based on scope and urgency (high).
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