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Re: Pen-testing - pricing model

To: intel96 <intel96@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Pen-testing - pricing model
From: Stefano Zanero <s.zanero@securenetwork.it>
Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2006 12:15:19 +0100
Cc: sami.ghourabi@icn.com.tn, pen-test@securityfocus.com, Chris Stromblad <chris@fragzone.se>
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> And lastly  you should always be prepared to negotiate the pricing with
> the customer.  The customer will always find someone cheaper and you
> will have to prove why you are better for the extra cost.

This is very difficult if your customer does not have an exact idea of
what a pen-test is supposed to be.

What kind of proof would you suggest bringing to help a customer
understand the difference ?

Stefano


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