Vendor Guide
Professional Services
Data last verified: January 2026
Incident Response Retainer Vendors for Professional Services
Shortlist providers with real Professional Services references, compliance mapping, and the right scope to avoid rework and failed audits.
Compliance: SOC 2, Client RequirementsBudget: $50,000-$200,000
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
Selection checklist
Industry references and sample reports
Compliance mapping to SOC 2, Client Requirements
Clear SLAs and retest/remediation approach
Red flags
No guaranteed response time
Unclear scope of services
No forensic capability
FAQs
Do we need a IR Retainer vendor with Professional Services experience?
Yes—look for past work in Professional Services and evidence mapped to SOC 2, Client Requirements.
How do we compare quotes for Professional Services?
Normalize scope (assets, users, environments) and verify evidence requirements and retest policy.
What disqualifies vendors?
Lack of Professional Services references, no compliance mapping, or unclear SLAs.
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