EXPERT-DRIVEN PENTEST PROCUREMENT

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May 2026
01 · The Problem
Lion Security

What is Lion Security?

Lion Security is an offensive cybersecurity research and advisory firm that operates the first pentest procurement marketplace for enterprise security teams.

When you hire a pentest vendor directly, you are making a decision in a vacuum. You don't have market pricing transparency, and you have to hope the vendor actually delivers on their promises.

We've scoped and managed over 1,000 penetration testing engagements. You benefit straight from that experience.

02 · The Value

Value beyond just selection

Expert Scoping

We translate your compliance requirements into precise technical scopes so you don't overpay or under-test.

Neutral Matching

We match you with 3-5 vetted vendors based on your specific industry, stack, and compliance needs.

Price Transparency

We provide market benchmarks across dozens of vendors so you know if you're paying a fair rate.

Quality Assurance

We review every pentest report and enforce SLAs before you ever receive the final deliverable.

03 · The Difference

How Lion Security is different

Typical Approach
Lion Security Approach
Contact vendors one at a time, hoping for competitive pricing
Match you with 3-5 vetted vendors simultaneously for true price competition
Spend 6-10 weeks researching vendors and running RFPs manually
Get normalized proposals in 5-7 days through our platform
Hope your scope is accurate; only find out after testing starts
Expert scoping based on 1,000+ engagements ensures accuracy upfront
No recourse if vendor quality is poor—you're locked into the contract
Quality assurance with vendor swap capability if performance falls short
Vendor sets the price; you don't know if it's fair
Market benchmarking shows you competitive pricing across tiers
04 · Case Study

How a SaaS Company Found Their Ideal Pentest Vendor in 2 Weeks

The Challenge

A rapidly growing FinTech SaaS needed a SOC 2 compliant penetration test urgently. They spent weeks reaching out to vendors, receiving quotes ranging wildly from $12,000 to $45,000 for the exact same scope, with no clarity on why the prices varied so drastically.

The Solution

They engaged Lion Security. Within 48 hours, we provided an expert-defined scope. Within 5 days, they received 4 normalized proposals from vetted vendors specializing in FinTech. They selected a highly-rated vendor for $18,500 and kicked off testing the following week.

05 · The Process

How Pentest Vendor Procurement Works

01

Define Scope

Through our AI-assisted scoping tool and human advisory, you easily specify your targets, compliance mandates (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS), and desired testing methodology.

02

Match & Evaluate

Our algorithmic matching engine pairs you with 3-5 pre-vetted penetration testing vendors. You receive normalized proposals so you can compare methodology and pricing side-by-side.

03

Direct Contracting

Skip the redlines. Execute a standardized Master Service Agreement (MSA) and Statement of Work (SOW) directly through our unified platform.

04

Actionable Results

We track provider delivery to ensure SLAs are met. Upon completion, you receive comprehensive, human-validated technical reports via our encrypted platform, accompanied by a retest phase.

06 · FAQ

Common questions

What is the difference between a pentest and a vulnerability assessment?

A vulnerability assessment uses automated tools to identify known issues quickly. A penetration test involves manual testing by security experts who attempt real-world exploitation to find deep logic flaws that automated scanners miss.

How much does a penetration test cost?

Pricing varies significantly based on scope and provider tier. Typical web application pentests range from $15,000 to $30,000. Lion Security brings transparency to these numbers by providing normalized market benchmarks.

How long does a typical pentest take?

A standard web application or internal network penetration test typically takes 1 to 3 weeks of active testing, followed by 3-5 business days for report generation.

What's a retest and why does it matter?

A retest occurs when the penetration testing provider verifies that you have successfully fixed the vulnerabilities identified in their initial report. It is critical for compliance standards (like SOC 2) which require proof of remediation.

07 · What's Next

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