Cybersecurity & VAPT cost in India (2026)
A web-application VAPT in India typically costs ₹40,000–₹2,00,000 (about $470–$2,350) in 2026, with basic startup scans from ₹25,000 (~$300) and deep manual engagements up to ₹8,50,000 (~$10,000). Security consultants run roughly $25–$60/hour, and a dedicated SOC analyst starts at about $1,500/month — far below US equivalents.
Cost breakdown
| Item | India | US / global | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web app VAPT (single scan) | ₹40,000–₹2,00,000 ($470–$2,350) | $4,000–$15,000 (US) | Scope-dependent |
| Basic startup scan | From ₹25,000 (~$300) | $1,500–$3,000 (US) | Automated + light manual |
| In-depth manual pentest | Up to ₹8,50,000 (~$10,000) | $20,000–$50,000 (US) | Deep manual, compliance-grade |
| Security consultant (per hour) | $25–$60/hr | $150–$300/hr (US) | Advisory, architecture |
| SOC analyst / GRC (dedicated FTE) | From $1,500/mo | $8,000–$14,000/mo (US) | AB7 managed FTE |
Ranges are 2026 market context, not quotes. AB7's transparent floor is $1,500/month per dedicated full-time professional.
India vs US — the honest delta
Indian VAPT and SOC services run 60–80% below US pricing for comparable scope. The variable is depth — automated scans are cheap but shallow; compliance-grade manual testing (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2) costs more. The right comparison is scope-for-scope, not headline-for-headline.
What drives the cost
- Asset type and count — web, mobile, network, cloud
- Automated scan vs manual penetration test
- Compliance target — PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR
- Retest and remediation support included or not
- Ongoing SOC monitoring vs one-time assessment
Watch for hidden costs
- Retest fees if not bundled into the original quote
- Remediation engineering time after the report
- Tooling/licensing pass-through on managed SOC engagements
What AB7 charges
AB7 scopes VAPT per asset rather than per seat and runs SOC, GRC and compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA) from its Mohali Phase 8B hub, with dedicated analysts from $1,500/month. A 250-seat fintech CISO gets manual web-app testing plus remediation guidance and an optional ongoing SOC layer under one accountable contract.
See the full pricing page, the ROI calculator, or other cost-in-India guides.
Common questions
How much does VAPT cost in India?▾
A web-application VAPT typically costs ₹40,000–₹2,00,000 (about $470–$2,350) in 2026, with basic startup scans from ₹25,000 and deep compliance-grade manual engagements up to ₹8,50,000 (~$10,000). Cost scales with asset count, testing depth and compliance target. AB7 scopes VAPT per asset from its Mohali hub.
How much does penetration testing cost in India?▾
Automated scans run ₹20,000–₹50,000; manual web-app pentests start around ₹40,000 and rise to several lakhs for deep, compliance-grade work. That is roughly 60–80% below US pricing for the same scope. AB7 quotes per asset and includes a remediation-guidance readout.
How much does cybersecurity cost in India compared to the US?▾
India runs 60–80% below US for comparable VAPT and SOC scope — consultants at $25–$60/hour versus $150–$300, and dedicated SOC analysts from $1,500/month versus $8,000–$14,000. Compare scope-for-scope, since automated scans are far cheaper than compliance-grade manual testing.
How much does ISO 27001 implementation cost in India?▾
ISO 27001 readiness and implementation typically runs as a fixed-scope project or a dedicated GRC FTE from $1,500/month over the implementation window, well below US consulting rates. AB7 runs ISO 27001, SOC 2 and HIPAA readiness from Mohali with named compliance specialists.
Are there hidden costs in Indian VAPT pricing?▾
The common ones are retest fees, post-report remediation time and tooling pass-through on managed SOC. AB7 states retest and remediation-guidance scope up front in the per-asset quote, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
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Want an exact quote for cybersecurity & vapt? Talk to AB7 at +1-321-341-7733 (US) or +91-98780-67778 (India), email director@ab7solutions.com, or book a 30-minute scoping call.