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Example data

Source: synthetic service models prepared 23 October 2026.
A
MDR / FICTIONAL EXAMPLE

Example A

Managed investigation

RESPONSE AUTHORITY

Buyer approval required

PRICING

Unit basis; minimum to quote

B
MDR / FICTIONAL EXAMPLE

Example B

Co-managed response

RESPONSE AUTHORITY

Pre-authorised endpoint isolation in example

PRICING

Scope-based quote required

C
Penetration testing / FICTIONAL EXAMPLE

Example C

Scoped specialist testing

RESPONSE AUTHORITY

Testing only; no containment

PRICING

Per-scope quote required

D
vCISO / FICTIONAL EXAMPLE

Example D

Fractional security leadership

RESPONSE AUTHORITY

Advice; buyer approves changes

PRICING

Day or retainer basis; quote required

E
Incident response / FICTIONAL EXAMPLE

Example E

Response retainer

RESPONSE AUTHORITY

Engagement-specific approval

PRICING

Retainer and activation quote required

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