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NCC Group Pentest Cost in 2026

NCC Group is a global cybersecurity consultancy headquartered in Manchester, UK, with offices in the US, Europe, and Asia. They operate a day-rate model with CREST, CHECK, and PCI QSA certifications. Pricing is contact-sales only; ranges below are triangulated from BSG day-rate benchmarks and industry data.

Pricing data notice

NCC Group does not publish pricing publicly. Estimates below are based on BSG’s consultancy day-rate data, CREST register guidance, and G2 reviews. Prices vary by region (US rates ~20-40% higher than UK/EMEA for comparable seniority). Request a quote for current pricing.

Estimated Engagement Costs

Web app pentest
$15k-$30k
5-10 days estimated

Single app, OWASP Top 10, CREST methodology

Infrastructure / network
$20k-$50k
8-15 days estimated

Internal + external, cloud config, CREST-certified

PCI DSS pentest
$25k-$80k
10-20 days estimated

PCI QSA coordination, segmentation testing, report

NCC Group Strengths and Best-Fit Profile

Best fits
  • Companies with EMEA operations needing CREST/CHECK-certified testers
  • PCI DSS Level 1-3 merchants needing QSA-coordinated pentests
  • Financial services with regulatory reporting requirements
  • Large enterprises needing multi-region simultaneous engagements
Not ideal for
  • Series A startups or first-time buyers (high minimum, long quote process)
  • US-only buyers without EMEA requirements (US costs 20-40% higher)
  • Continuous testing (NCC is project-based, not PTaaS)