Vendor Guide
Energy & Utilities
Data last verified: January 2026
Penetration Testing Vendors for Energy & Utilities
Shortlist providers with real Energy & Utilities references, compliance mapping, and the right scope to avoid rework and failed audits.
Compliance: NERC CIP, TSA Directives, IEC 62443Budget: $500,000-$5,000,000
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 NERC CIP, TSA Directives, IEC 62443
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 Energy & Utilities experience?
Yes—look for past work in Energy & Utilities and evidence mapped to NERC CIP, TSA Directives, IEC 62443.
How do we compare quotes for Energy & Utilities?
Normalize scope (assets, users, environments) and verify evidence requirements and retest policy.
What disqualifies vendors?
Lack of Energy & Utilities references, no compliance mapping, or unclear SLAs.
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