Buyer's Guide on BSG Blog — Cybersecurity Insights

What Makes a Boutique Cybersecurity Firm Different?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Here’s something most security buyers learn the hard way: the firm you hire and the people who do the work are often not the same.

At large consultancies, a senior partner sells the engagement. A project manager scopes it. Then the actual testing gets handed to whoever is available — often a junior analyst running automated scans and filling in report templates. You pay for brand recognition, not expertise.

Penetration Testing Cost in 2026: $4K–$100K+ Guide

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

If you’re searching for “how much does a penetration test cost,” you want numbers — not vague marketing. Here’s the direct answer: most penetration tests cost between $4,000 and $25,000, with complex enterprise engagements reaching $100,000 or more. But that range is meaningless without understanding what drives the price.

How to Choose a Penetration Testing Company?

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:57:12 +0000

Today is a time of frequent data breaches, automated hacking systems, and all types of consumer protection regulations like DSS, PCI, and GDPR. Because of this, penetration testing is now considered an essential security requirement for all types and sizes of businesses, not just governments and banks.