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Frequently asked questions

What does a penetration test cost in Germany?+

Ranges EUR 5,000 (small perimeter check) to EUR 250,000 (full TLPT under DORA). Typical mid-market spend: EUR 25-60k annually. Pentest-as-a-Service subscriptions: EUR 10-145k/year with continuous coverage.

Classical pentest vs Pentest-as-a-Service?+

Classical: one-time project, 2-4 week engagement, point-in-time report. PTaaS: continuous coverage via platform, periodic deep-dive by human testers, integrated ticketing and compliance mapping. PTaaS is typically 15-30% cheaper over a year for organizations doing multiple pentests annually.

Who needs TLPT?+

TLPT (Threat-Led Penetration Testing per TIBER-EU) is required for significant financial entities under DORA Art. 26-27. Typically systemically important banks, major insurers, central market infrastructures. Mandated at minimum every 3 years. Cost: EUR 90-280k per engagement. Smaller financial entities do standard pentesting.

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