VAPT Services India
Pricing, Types &
Compliance 2026
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) is now mandatory for ISO 27001, SOC 2, DPDP Act, and RBI regulations. Get expert security testing with transparent pricing and compliance-ready reports.
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VAPT vs Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Assessment
These three terms are often used interchangeably but mean different things. Understanding the difference helps you buy the right service — and avoid paying for the wrong one.
Vulnerability Assessment (VA)
Automated scanning using tools (Nessus, Qualys, etc.) to identify known vulnerabilities. Like an X-ray — shows what might be broken, but doesn’t prove whether it can be exploited. Not sufficient for compliance on its own.
Penetration Testing (PT)
Manual, expert-led testing that attempts to exploit identified vulnerabilities — proving what an attacker could actually access. Like a stress test — it shows what breaks under real attack pressure. Required for most compliance frameworks.
VAPT (Combined)
Vulnerability Assessment + Penetration Testing together — the complete engagement. Automated scanning identifies the attack surface; expert testing proves exploitability; the final report provides the remediation evidence your compliance frameworks require.
6 Types of VAPT Services in India
Every environment has different attack surfaces. Here’s what each VAPT type covers, who needs it, and what’s included in the deliverable.
🌐 Web Application VAPT
The most common VAPT type. Tests web applications against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and beyond — injection attacks, authentication flaws, broken access control, security misconfiguration, and more.
- OWASP Top 10 coverage (2021 edition)
- Business logic vulnerability testing
- API security testing (REST/GraphQL)
- Authentication & session management
- Input validation & injection testing
🌐 Network VAPT
Tests your network infrastructure — firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and servers — for vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorised access, lateral movement, or data exfiltration.
- External perimeter testing
- Internal network segmentation review
- Firewall & ACL configuration review
- VPN & remote access security
- Active Directory / domain controller testing
☁️ Cloud Security VAPT
Cloud-specific testing for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments — covering misconfiguration, IAM privilege escalation, storage bucket exposure, and cloud-native attack paths.
- CIS Benchmark assessment (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- IAM policy and privilege review
- Storage misconfiguration (S3, Azure Blob)
- Container & Kubernetes security
- Serverless & Lambda function testing
📱 Mobile App VAPT
Security testing for iOS and Android applications — covering local storage, inter-process communication, network communication, and reverse engineering vulnerabilities.
- OWASP Mobile Top 10 coverage
- Local data storage analysis
- Network traffic interception & analysis
- Binary reverse engineering (where allowed)
- Authentication & session management
🔌 API Security Testing
Dedicated REST and GraphQL API testing — increasingly critical as APIs become the primary attack vector for data breaches in SaaS and platform businesses.
- Broken Object Level Authorisation (BOLA/IDOR)
- Broken Authentication & rate limiting
- Excessive data exposure
- Mass assignment & injection
- Security misconfiguration
🏭 Infrastructure / Physical VAPT
For companies with on-premise infrastructure, data centres, or physical security requirements — including server hardening review, physical access controls, and insider threat simulation.
- Server hardening assessment
- Data centre security review
- Wireless network (WiFi) testing
- Social engineering & phishing simulation
- Physical access control review
VAPT Pricing in India 2026
VAPT pricing in India varies enormously — from ₹15K automated scans-with-a-report to ₹50L+ Big 4 engagements. Here’s what you’ll realistically pay for genuinely expert VAPT.
| VAPT Type | Scope | MYITMANAGER Price | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web App VAPT | 1 application, up to 50 endpoints | ₹75K – ₹1.5L | 5–10 business days | SaaS platforms, e-commerce, fintech apps |
| Network VAPT | External + internal, up to 50 hosts | ₹50K – ₹1.25L | 5–7 business days | Companies with on-prem infrastructure or hybrid cloud |
| Cloud VAPT (AWS/Azure/GCP) | Single cloud account, standard config review | ₹1L – ₹2.5L | 7–12 business days | Cloud-native startups, SaaS companies |
| Mobile App VAPT | iOS or Android, single platform | ₹75K – ₹1.5L | 7–10 business days | Consumer apps, fintech, healthtech |
| API Security Testing | REST/GraphQL API, up to 100 endpoints | ₹60K – ₹1.25L | 5–8 business days | API platforms, marketplace backends |
| Full-Stack VAPT (Web + Network + Cloud + API) | Comprehensive environment | ₹3L – ₹5L | 15–20 business days | ISO 27001 / SOC 2 compliance requirement; pre-IPO companies |
| Big 4 / Global Firms | Similar scope | ₹10L – ₹50L+ | 4–8 weeks | — |
What Drives VAPT Cost Up or Down
More applications, hosts, or API endpoints = more testing time = higher cost
Whitebox (with source code access) costs less per finding. Blackbox (no prior knowledge) costs more but simulates a real attacker.
Compliance-grade VAPT reports require additional documentation, evidence collection, and sometimes auditor attestation letters
One free re-test of critical findings is included. Additional re-tests are charged at a reduced rate
Our VAPT Process — From Scoping to Report
A VAPT engagement without a rigorous process produces false confidence, not security assurance. Here’s exactly how we work.
Scoping & Pre-Engagement
Define what’s in scope, testing methodology (blackbox/greybox/whitebox), testing windows (off-peak hours), points of contact, and rules of engagement. A clear scope prevents both under-testing and testing things you don’t own (a legal risk). You receive a signed Rules of Engagement (RoE) document.
Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
Passive and active reconnaissance to map your attack surface — subdomains, technologies, exposed services, open ports, and publicly available intelligence about your environment. This mirrors how a real attacker profiles a target before striking.
Vulnerability Scanning & Manual Testing
Automated scanning to identify known vulnerabilities, followed by manual expert testing to probe logic flaws, authentication bypasses, and complex attack chains that automated tools miss. This is where 90% of the value is — and what separates expert VAPT from a tool-generated report.
Exploitation & Impact Assessment
Attempting to exploit identified vulnerabilities in a controlled, non-destructive way — proving whether vulnerabilities are genuinely exploitable and what data or systems an attacker could access. Every finding is validated; no false positives in the report.
Critical Finding Notification
If we discover a critical vulnerability (CVSS 9.0+) during testing, we notify your designated contact immediately — not waiting for the final report. You can start remediation while testing continues on other areas.
Report Delivery & Debrief
Two reports delivered: (1) Executive Summary — board-ready, in business language, showing risk exposure and recommended investment priority; (2) Technical Report — detailed finding descriptions, CVSS scores, evidence (screenshots/PoC), and step-by-step remediation guidance for your development/IT team. Includes a live debrief call to walk through findings.
Re-test & Attestation Letter
After your team remediates critical and high findings, we re-test to verify fixes are effective. For compliance purposes, we issue a VAPT Attestation Letter confirming findings, methodology, and remediation status — the document your ISO 27001 or SOC 2 auditor requires.
VAPT for Compliance — What Each Framework Requires
VAPT is mandatory (not recommended — mandatory) for every major compliance framework relevant to Indian companies. Here’s exactly what each requires.
ISO 27001:2022
Annex A.8.8 requires management of technical vulnerabilities. Annex A.8.29 requires security testing in development. Annual VAPT is the accepted evidence.
SOC 2
CC7.1 requires the company to use detection and monitoring procedures including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify threats.
DPDP Act 2023
“Reasonable security safeguards” — VAPT is the evidence that technical security controls are effective, not just designed.
RBI Guidelines
RBI IT Framework for Banks and NBFCs mandates annual VAPT by CERT-In empanelled organisations for core banking and payment systems.
PCI DSS 4.0
Requirements 11.3.1 and 11.3.2 mandate internal and external penetration testing annually and after significant infrastructure changes.
GDPR / SEBI
GDPR Article 32 requires “regular testing, assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of technical measures.” SEBI CSCRF similarly requires annual security testing.
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