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Data last verified: January 2026
Best Incident Response Retainer Vendors (How to Choose)
Shortlist vendors with the right certifications, reporting, and scope alignment. Avoid low-quality bids and normalize pricing across proposals.
Certifications: GCIH, GCFA, EnCEKey buyers: CISO, General Counsel, CFO
Response time SLA: 2-hour vs 24-hour
Included hours: Retainer hours vs pay-per-incident
Scope: Forensics, containment, recovery, legal
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
RFP essentials
Ask for sample reports tailored to your compliance drivers.
Confirm SLAs, retest policy, and remediation support.
Normalize scope: assets, timelines, evidence mapping.
Red flags
No guaranteed response time
Unclear scope of services
No forensic capability
FAQs
What certifications should IR Retainer vendors have?
GCIH, GCFA, EnCE
How do I compare pricing for IR Retainer?
Align scope, delivery model, and reporting to your compliance drivers to normalize quotes.
What questions should I ask?
Ask about experience in your industry, retest policy, SLAs, and sample reports tailored to IR Retainer.
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