High-Intent Use Case
HIGH urgency
Data last verified: January 2026
Penetration Testing for Before SOC 2 Audit
Preparing for upcoming SOC 2 Type I or Type II audit. Align Pentest deliverables to this trigger and get quotes tailored to your timeline.
$5K-$150K
Typical range for Pentest
4-8 weeks before audit
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Why buyers engage now
Audit deadline approaching
Auditor expecting pentest report
Gaps in controls need validation
Need evidence of security testing
What matters in vendor selection
Scope: External, internal, web app, API, cloud
Testing approach: Black box vs gray box vs white box
Compliance mapping: Reports formatted for specific frameworks
Retest inclusion: Verification of remediation
Timeline: Typical 1-4 weeks for completion
FAQs
When should we start Pentest for this use case?
4-8 weeks before audit
Why choose Pentest?
Pentest addresses: Compliance audit deadlines approaching; Enterprise customers requiring security assessments; Recent breach at competitor creating board pressure.
What budget should we plan?
Typical range $5K-$150K; adjust based on scope and urgency (high).
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