How much does a Google Workspace security audit cost

By the QuantumSec team

The price of a Google Workspace audit depends above all on scope: a configuration review against the CIS Benchmark doesn't cost the same as a complete offensive audit that reproduces an attacker's behavior. This guide explains what drives the cost, what ranges to expect and what an audit should include to deliver real value.

What the price depends on

The factors that most influence cost are: the number of users and organizational units; the number of connected third-party (OAuth) apps; the scope (configuration review only versus an offensive audit with attack simulation); whether Microsoft 365 or other cloud environments are also included; and the depth of the analysis of domain-wide delegations, service accounts and Google Cloud integrations.

Indicative ranges

As a general reference in the Spanish market: a configuration review aligned with the CIS Benchmark for a small organization usually starts at around 1,200 EUR. A complete audit combining configuration review and offensive testing (OAuth abuse, domain-wide delegation, persistence) is typically between 2,500 EUR and 6,000 EUR depending on the size of the environment and the scope. These are indicative figures: the real quote is set after a free initial call where we define the scope.

What a worthwhile audit should include

A serious audit delivers an executive report (risk in business terms) and a technical report (findings with evidence, CVSS and concrete remediation steps in the admin console). It should also include a map of the OAuth apps and domain-wide delegations with their risk level, a prioritized hardening checklist against the CIS Benchmark, a closing meeting and, ideally, a re-test to verify the fixes. Be wary of proposals that simply dump the output of an automated tool.

One-off audit versus continuous review

A one-off audit is a snapshot of the security posture at a given moment: it's recommended at least annually and after relevant changes. Some organizations complement the audit with a continuous or managed review of the environment, which monitors new connected apps, configuration changes and alerts on an ongoing basis. The choice depends on the maturity and size of the company.

How to request a quote

To receive an accurate quote, it helps to have at hand: the approximate number of users, an idea of the number of connected third-party apps, whether you use only Google Workspace or also Microsoft 365, and the goal (general review, preparation for a certification such as ENS or ISO 27001, or incident response). With that information we define the scope in a no-obligation initial call.

FAQ

Does the audit include remediation?

The audit delivers the analysis, the evidence and a prioritized remediation plan with concrete instructions. Applying the changes is done by your IT team following our guidance, with support during the process and an optional re-test to verify that critical findings have been fixed.

How often should I audit my Workspace?

At least once a year, and always after major changes (migrations, user growth, new integrations) or any suspicion of an incident. Environments that connect many third-party apps benefit from more frequent reviews.