Re: Pen-testing - pricing model

From: sami.ghourabi@icn.com.tn
Date: Fri Dec 01 2006 - 15:56:57 EST


I would try to evaluate necessary time to do the job and charge XX dinars (or
dollars) per 8 hours day

On Thu Nov 30 10:59 , Chris Stromblad sent:

>Hi list,
>
>Those of you who work with this professionally, what sort of pricing
>model do you use? How do you assess what should be charged for the test?
>Considering the fact that there are many types of pen-tests and all have
>different scope. I'm having a hard time figuring out if the prices that
>has been given to me are reasonable.
>
>Say I were to give you one of the following scenarios, what would you
>charge (roughly):
>
>1. "Black box with shades of gray", 2 /24 networks, not all devices are
>active. External scan.
>
>2. Internal scan, only devices
>
>3. Internal scan, procedures, physical security and devices
>
>I know this question is somewhat difficult to answer, because there is
>no correct answer, but any advice is welcome.
>
>Cheers,
>Chris
>
>
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