Trying to get a pentesting quote when using Vanta that is fast and affordable can be a huge pain. You need to pass a SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit, but traditional firms quote high prices and slow timelines.

We fix this. Get an affordable, manual pentest with an auditor-compliant report in about one week. No more waiting, no more budget surprises.

Why Vanta Clients Need a Manual Pentest

Vanta is great for automating your compliance checklist, but it can’t fake a real cyberattack. That’s where a manual pentest comes in.

Auditors for frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 require proof that a human expert tried to break into your systems. An automated scan just doesn't count. This is a hard rule. For more details, our guide on SOC 2 penetration testing requirements explains why.

A manual pentest finds complex security holes that scanners miss, like flaws in your business logic. Your auditor needs to see a detailed report from a certified professional to sign off on your compliance. We make this process fast and easy.

This human-led testing is essential for security. It is why the global pentesting market is growing so fast, projected to hit USD 6.25 billion by 2033. This growth shows that manual testing is a must-have for any company serious about compliance. To better understand the regulatory world, this comprehensive compliance guide offers great insights.

Our pentesters are certified experts holding credentials like OSCP, CEH, and CREST. This ensures your report will pass any audit.

Get a Report a CPA Will Actually Respect

We see this all the time. A company runs a cheap, automated scan, gets a PDF, and gives it to their auditor. It is recommended by the CPA to get a manual pentest almost immediately.

For SOC 2 or ISO 27001, Vanta and your auditor need proof of a real, manual penetration test. It has to be done by a qualified third party.

Automated scans find simple issues like a missing software update. They completely miss the bigger problems a human hacker would look for. This is exactly why auditors demand a report from a manual test.

Include These Sections in Your Pentest Report

To pass your audit, your pentest report needs to have a few key things. Think of this as the bare minimum. If these are missing, you are looking at delays.

Here’s what your report must include:

• A Clear Executive Summary: This is a one-page overview in simple terms. It explains the scope, methods, and a summary of what we found.
• Detailed Technical Findings: Every vulnerability is documented with a risk rating like Critical or High. It includes a clear description and where it was found.
• Proof of Concept: Your report has to show the vulnerability, not just talk about it. It needs screenshots or steps that prove the issue is real.
• Actionable Remediation Steps: For every issue, the report gives your developers clear instructions on how to fix it. No vague advice, just straightforward steps.

Your auditor is not just looking for a list of problems. They want proof that you have a plan to fix them.

An automated scanner cannot think like a person. It can't link small issues together to create a huge one. It also can’t spot a logic flaw in your application. For example, a scanner would not see that a low-level user can access admin functions by changing a value in a request. That takes human skill.

This is exactly what your SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit is trying to confirm. The report from a certified professional, like one of our OSCP or CEH certified pentesters, provides that proof. Vanta also expects you to protect these findings with things like fine-grained access controls.

A good report does more than satisfy Vanta. It becomes a security roadmap for your team. For a full breakdown of a Vanta-ready report, check out our pentest report template.

Get Affordable and Fast Pentesting Now

Let's be direct. The old way of pentesting is broken. It is slow, expensive, and filled with endless sales calls.

We built our model to fix that. We deliver high-quality, manual penetration tests for less money and in less time. You get a clear report that satisfies Vanta and your auditors, usually within one week.

How We Provide an Affordable Pentesting Quote

Getting a Vanta pentesting quote should not take weeks. Our process is built for speed and clarity. It starts with a simple scoping process that gives you a firm quote in hours, not days.

Once we start, our certified pros get to work. There are no account managers to slow things down. You talk directly to the experts testing your systems, which means faster results.

The old way with long delays and surprise fees just does not work anymore. Our goal is to give you a straightforward, compliant pentest that fits your budget and timeline.

Our Certified Experts Are Affordable Alternatives

Affordable does not mean low quality. Our pentesting team is made up of skilled ethical hackers with top certifications.

This is about guaranteeing the quality of your manual pentest. Our experts hold certifications like:

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional): The gold standard for practical hacking skills.
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker): Proves deep knowledge of attacker tools and methods.
• CREST (Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers): A global certification that validates our team's skills.

With this level of talent, you get a test that uncovers real-world vulnerabilities that scanners miss. You can be confident the report you submit to Vanta will meet the highest standards. It is no wonder that 85 percent of organizations have increased their pentesting budgets. You can learn more about these penetration testing budget trends and see why affordable options are so important.

We built a smarter way to deliver the pentesting you need. If you're tired of the old model, fill out our contact form to get started.

What to Expect in a Pentesting Quote

Let's get straight to the point: you need a number for your budget. Getting a pentesting quote when using Vanta shouldn't be a long, complicated process.

The cost of a manual pentest comes down to a few key factors. The biggest is the scope, which just means how much stuff our ethical hackers need to test. Think of it like inspecting a house. A small home is cheaper to inspect than a giant mansion.

How We Calculate Your Pentesting Quote

Understanding what goes into your quote helps you budget. A bigger application takes more time for a certified pentester to analyze. We believe in being transparent, so here are the core things that determine the cost.

The main factors are:

• Application Size and Complexity: A simple website is different from a large SaaS platform with payment processing and user dashboards. More code means more places for vulnerabilities to hide.
• Number of User Roles: We test your application from every user's point of view. For example, what can a regular user do? What can an admin do? Testing two roles is standard, but more roles add time.
• API and Network Scope: If your app uses APIs or has an external network, that expands the scope. We have to check if those connections can be exploited.

For a more detailed breakdown, check out our guide on how much penetration testing costs. Our goal is to give you an affordable quote for a comprehensive, manual pentest with no hidden fees. Just fill out our contact form with your scope details, and we’ll get you a clear price.

How to Use Your Final Pentest Report

Once we finish testing, you will get your report, usually within a week. Getting a pentesting quote is the first step. Understanding the report is what gets you through your SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit.

This is not just a technical document. We write our reports for humans. They are a clear roadmap for your engineers and your leadership team. The goal is to take action and show your auditor you have fixed the problems.

What to Look For Inside Your Pentest Report

Your report is broken down into simple sections, exactly how a CPA needs to see it. No fluff, just what your team and auditor need.

You will see three key parts:

• Executive Summary: This is the one-page briefing. It explains what we tested and what we found in plain English. It's perfect for sharing with your leadership.
• Technical Findings: This is where your engineers will spend their time. We list every vulnerability with a clear risk rating like Critical or High so you know what to fix first.
• Proof of Concept: We don't just tell you there's a problem, we show you. For every finding, we include screenshots and the steps we took to exploit it. This is the evidence your auditor wants.

A report full of problems is not very helpful. That is why every finding comes with clear steps to fix it. We tell your team exactly what to do.

This clarity helps you move fast. Your developers can jump right into fixing the issues instead of trying to figure out a confusing report. The most important part of the pentest is not finding vulnerabilities, it is fixing them.

Once your team has pushed the fixes, we do one free re-test to verify that every vulnerability has been closed. Many firms charge extra for this. After we confirm the fixes, we issue a final, "clean" report. This is the document you upload into Vanta to prove you have a strong security program.

Answers to Your Vanta Pentesting Questions

When you have a Vanta audit deadline, you need straight answers, not corporate jargon. Here are the direct answers to the questions we hear every day.

Our goal is to make getting a Vanta pentesting quote and a compliant report the easiest part of your audit.

How Quickly Can I Get a Pentest Report?

We know you're moving fast. Our whole process is built for speed.

Once we start the test, you can expect the final report in your hands within one week. This is a real manual test with a fast turnaround so you can meet your SOC 2 or ISO 27001 deadlines without stress.

Is a Vulnerability Scan Good Enough for SOC2?

Let's be very clear: no, an automated vulnerability scan is not enough for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other serious compliance frameworks. Vanta and your auditor SHOULD require a manual penetration test.

Automated tools miss business logic flaws. A real attacker would find and exploit these. A manual test is the only way to prove you have truly tested your defenses.

What if You Find Critical Vulnerabilities?

Finding vulnerabilities is the point. If we find a critical issue, we notify your team immediately so you can start fixing it.

Once your team deploys the patch, we perform one free re-test to make sure the vulnerability is gone. After we confirm the fix, we issue a clean final report for you to upload to Vanta.

Are Your Pentesters Properly Certified?

Yes. An auditor's trust in your report depends on the credentials of the testers. Our team holds the industry’s most respected certifications.

Your auditor needs to trust the source of your report. Having pentesters with top certifications like OSCP and CEH provides that instant credibility. Our testers hold credentials like OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), and CREST. These are the gold standard in security and prove our team has the expertise to satisfy your auditor.

Ready to get a fast, affordable, and Vanta-compliant pentest from certified experts? At Affordable Pentesting, we provide clear quotes and deliver reports in about a week. Fill out our contact form to get started.

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