Vendor Guide
Automotive
Data last verified: January 2026

Penetration Testing Vendors for Automotive

Shortlist providers with real Automotive references, compliance mapping, and the right scope to avoid rework and failed audits.

Compliance: TISAX, ISO 21434, UNECE WP.29Budget: $100,000-$750,000
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
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
Selection checklist
Industry references and sample reports
Compliance mapping to TISAX, ISO 21434, UNECE WP.29
Clear SLAs and retest/remediation approach
Red flags
Automated-only testing marketed as 'penetration test'
No OSCP/CREST certified testers
Unwillingness to scope before quoting
No sample report provided

FAQs

Do we need a Pentest vendor with Automotive experience?
Yes—look for past work in Automotive and evidence mapped to TISAX, ISO 21434, UNECE WP.29.
How do we compare quotes for Automotive?
Normalize scope (assets, users, environments) and verify evidence requirements and retest policy.
What disqualifies vendors?
Lack of Automotive references, no compliance mapping, or unclear SLAs.

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