VAPT Pricing - How Much Does a Website VAPT Cost?

Taking about VAPT, it is a popular notion that to beat a hacker, you have to think like a hacker. Penetration testing experts assess organization’s network environments, identify probable security loopholes, and try to exploit these loopholes to strengthen the security of systems and make them impenetrable against any cyberattack.

The average cost for a single website penetration test is usually based on the scope of testing and application’s parameters. We at Astra Security offer 3 website security audit pricing as follows:

Scanner	Pentest	Enterprise
Rs. 1,67,000 per year	Rs. 5,00,000 per year	Rs. 6,65,000 per year
Weekly Vulnerability Scans	Unlimited Vulnerability Scans & 1 Manual Pentest	Vulnerability Assessment & Pentesting by Security Experts
9,300+ Tests	Integration with CI/CD Tools	Cloud Security Report
Pentest Dashboard, Scan Behind Login	Zero False Positive Assurance	Publicly Verifiable VAPT Certification
No rescans	2 rescans + 30 days post pentest support	4 rescans + 90 days post pentest support
No certificate	Publicly verifiable certificate	Publicly verifiable certificate
Free trial for 7 days	Everything in the Scanner Plan	Everything in the Pentest Plan

The above table shows the pricing of website VAPT based on the number of tests and the depth of the plan

How much does a VAPT Cost in India?

The cost of VAPT varies as per the range of the audit and a few other metrics. However, the cost of VAPT in India varies between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 8,50,000 for a single scan for a website or mobile app. The cost of the scanning tools used by the testing provider also influences the final pricing of the VAPT services.

One of the foremost factors to consider determining the VAPT cost is the complex nature of the clients’ organization. For those organizations that have a complex and distributed computing network with several network devices along with compartmentalized network segments. Determining the cost of VAPT will need the service provider to factor in the potential attack vectors for a specific organization.

Another determinant of the final fee for VAPT is the scope of the pentest. The VAPT scope would largely influence the final quote to be provided as the testing provider. The testing provider may also charge extra fee to repair any security flaws that were discovered during the process of carrying out website pentest.

Average VAPT pricing for Complete Infrastructure

The VAPT pricing largely depends on the factors that have been enumerated earlier. However, one might expect a fee within the range of $4500 to $6500 for simple and sophisticated networks. For organizations that have complicated IR structures, the VAPT pricing may be from $10,000 to $15,000. But for larger organizations with complex IT infrastructure, the pricing may spring up to $30,000.

Importance of VAPT and Pentesting services

Regular VAPT (or security audits) can play a decisive role in unearthing what lies beneath your website security configurations. In some industries, VAPT services are needed by the law to comply with the latest standards. For instance, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard also known as PCI DSS requires both an internal and external penetration test done by certified security experts. Let’s take you through the importance of VAPT services in a detailed manner.

VAPT tools help uncover new security breaches introduced by new technology or procedures
VAPT services can verify whether your current security is strong enough to fight against cyberattacks or not
Ensures that your organization’s IT infrastructure is compliant with the latest regulations
Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the present security measures
A successful VAPT done by reputed VAPT service provider can also get you a industry-recognized certification

Website VAPT Process — Image: Astra Security’s VAPT Process

Types of VAPT services you can opt for

Note that the VAPT pricing depends on the type of security audit being executed by the organization. Some of the common types of VAPT services executed by modern-day organizations are as follows.

VAPT services based on approach: Approach-based VAPT services can be further divided into black-box testing, white box testing, and grey-box testing.

VAPT services based on methodology: In this type of pentest, there are several types of assessments and tests being carried out. The VAPT experts usually try to ascertain the security breaches and loopholes present in the IT security of the company. Based on the vulnerabilities, the company executes proper strategies to plug the loopholes.

Professional VAPT services from Astra Security

Professional VAPT services from Astra Security ensure your IT infrastructure is ready to stay secure from a wide range of cyberattacks.

Astra's VAPT Dashboard — *Image: Astra’s VAPT Dashboard*

VAPT solution from Astra Security consist of two separate plans. They are advance and business plans. Interestingly, both of these plans vary on the basis of total number of tests executed and security sessions. What’s more, you can also buy this plan as an add-on over any VAPT plan.

All these VAPT services assist your IT network to identify and neutralize potential security breaches. From assessing patch up vulnerabilities to probing static and dynamic codes, Astra Security ensures that your web applications and IT infrastructure are impermeable to malware and other cyberattacks.

Availing VAPT services are quite essential for your business. A complete assessment of the website would let you know about the several varieties of loopholes and unpatched vulnerabilities. So, rely on Astra’s reliable VAPT services and secure your website from potential malicious attacks. Get your website tested today!

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FAQs

1. What is pricing for website penetration testing?

Website penetration testing is usually priced from $299 to $1,999 depending on the scope of the audit, systems under speculation, complexity, and service providers.

3. How long does a penetration test take?

Website penetration testing & security audit takes around 1-3 weeks depending on the scope of the application. At Astra, we start sharing the discovered vulnerabilities with the developer within first 12-48 hours.

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