Cybersecurity Consultant Invoice Template

Create professional cybersecurity consultant invoices for security assessments, penetration testing, and compliance consulting. Our template includes project billing, retainer tracking, and engagement documentation. Perfect for security consultants, ethical hackers, and IT security firms. Download instantly in PDF, Word, or Excel format.

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Subtotal$19,500.00
Total (USD)$19,500.00

What to Include on a Cybersecurity Invoice

Professional cybersecurity invoices should document:

Consultant Information
  • Company/consultant name
  • Business address
  • Email and phone
  • Certifications held
  • Insurance information
Client Information
  • Company name
  • Security contact
  • Billing address
  • Engagement sponsor
Engagement Details
  • Project/engagement name
  • Scope of work
  • Systems tested
  • Testing period
  • Methodology used
Billing Breakdown
  • Assessment fees
  • Testing services
  • Hours by activity
  • Hourly rates
  • Fixed project fees
  • Travel expenses
Deliverables
  • Reports provided
  • Findings severity
  • Recommendations
  • Remediation guidance
  • Retest availability

Cybersecurity Services Pricing Guide

Standard rates for security services:

Hourly Rates
  • Junior analyst: $100-150/hour
  • Mid-level consultant: $150-225/hour
  • Senior consultant: $200-300/hour
  • Principal/Expert: $275-400/hour
  • CISO-level: $300-500/hour
Penetration Testing
  • External network: $4,000-15,000
  • Internal network: $6,000-20,000
  • Web application: $5,000-25,000
  • Mobile app: $8,000-20,000
  • API testing: $5,000-15,000
  • Social engineering: $5,000-15,000
Security Assessments
  • Vulnerability scan: $1,000-5,000
  • Security audit: $5,000-25,000
  • Risk assessment: $10,000-50,000
  • Compliance audit: $15,000-75,000
  • Architecture review: $10,000-40,000
Ongoing Services
  • vCISO retainer: $5,000-15,000/month
  • Managed detection: $2,000-10,000/month
  • Continuous monitoring: $1,500-5,000/month
  • Incident response retainer: $3,000-10,000/month
Additional Services
  • Security training: $2,000-5,000/session
  • Policy development: $5,000-20,000
  • Incident response: $250-400/hour
  • Expert witness: $400-600/hour

Types of Security Engagements

Common cybersecurity project structures:

Penetration Testing
  • Scoping and rules of engagement
  • Reconnaissance
  • Vulnerability identification
  • Exploitation attempts
  • Report and remediation
  • Retest verification
Security Assessment
  • Policy and procedure review
  • Technical controls audit
  • Interview key personnel
  • Document findings
  • Risk prioritization
  • Remediation roadmap
Compliance Consulting
  • Gap analysis
  • Control mapping
  • Evidence collection
  • Remediation support
  • Audit preparation
  • Certification support
Incident Response
  • Initial triage
  • Containment
  • Investigation
  • Eradication
  • Recovery
  • Lessons learned
Virtual CISO
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Vendor oversight
  • Board reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Ongoing guidance

Security Consulting Best Practices

Deliver professional security services:

Engagement Setup
  • Detailed scope document
  • Rules of engagement
  • Authorization letters
  • Emergency contacts
  • Out-of-scope systems
  • Testing windows
During Engagement
  • Document everything
  • Maintain evidence chain
  • Immediate critical alerts
  • Regular status updates
  • Scope change process
  • Safe testing practices
Reporting
  • Executive summary
  • Technical findings
  • Severity ratings
  • Proof of concept
  • Remediation guidance
  • Risk prioritization
Professional Standards
  • Maintain certifications
  • Follow ethical guidelines
  • Protect client data
  • Carry insurance
  • Stay current on threats
  • Confidentiality always
Client Relations
  • Clear communication
  • Manage expectations
  • Educational approach
  • Partnership mindset
  • Long-term value focus

Frequently Asked Questions