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CERT-In audit cost and timeline

A CERT-In audit (empanelled-auditor VAPT plus, where required, a safe-to-host confirmation) is priced by the number of applications, APIs and network hosts in scope, the testing depth, and the number of retest cycles — not a flat rate. Timeline is typically 2–4 days scoping, 1–3 weeks testing, and a few days for the report and free retest. CyberSigma is a CERT-In empanelled auditor: we scope in a short call, return a fixed quote and start date, and sequence testing to meet tender or go-live deadlines.

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Cost factors

What drives CERT-In audit cost

  • Number of applications, APIs, mobile apps and network hosts in scope
  • Grey-box vs black-box, and whether source-code review is included
  • Whether a safe-to-host confirmation is required for go-live
  • Number of retest cycles and reporting depth for regulators/tenders
Timeline

Typical timeline

Scoping — 2–4 days
Asset inventory, rules of engagement and a fixed quote.
Testing — 1–3 weeks
By the number of applications and hosts in scope.
Report & retest — 3–5 days
Prioritised report, then a free retest and (where needed) safe-to-host issuance.
When you need it

When a CERT-In audit is required

For RBI/SEBI/IRDAI obligations, government and PSU tenders that mandate an empanelled auditor, NIC/department hosting go-live, and enterprise customer security reviews.

Deliverables

What you receive

CERT-In-aligned reports
Executive and technical reports with proof-of-concept and remediation.
Safe-to-host + closure
Safe-to-host confirmation where required, and retest evidence of closure.
Proof

See how we’ve done it before

Relevant case study
How a scoped CERT-In audit met a tender deadline with evidenced closure. Read case studies →
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CERT-In audit cost & timeline — FAQs

How much does a CERT-In audit cost?

It depends on the number of applications, APIs and hosts, testing depth, and whether a safe-to-host confirmation and retests are included. We provide a fixed quote after a short scoping call.

How quickly can it be done?

Scoping 2–4 days, testing 1–3 weeks by scope, then report and free retest in a few days. Tender deadlines can be prioritised.

Get a fixed CERT-In audit quote

A short scoping call and we return a fixed price, start date and timeline that meets your deadline. Reply within four business hours.

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