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Penetration Test Reports: Key Elements and Best Practices By cybadm
June 1, 2022
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Table of Contents What Is a Penetration Test Report? Optimizing a Pentest Report Creating a Penetration Test Report Best Practices
What Is a Penetration Test Report? Penetration testing (a.k.a. “Pentesting”) entails testing a system, network or application’s security. Pentesters utilize the same tactics as malevolent attackers, but the procedure is lawful since the tested company consents. A pentester must document the testing methodology and the vulnerabilities found, and then produce a report. The objective of a penetration test is to find vulnerabilities and security flaws which the company can address, so a penetration tester must generate the best report possible. A good penetration testing report summarizes the findings, highlights the vulnerabilities and business implications and recommends solutions. Successful penetration testers use a rigorous approach and publish their findings.
Optimizing a Pentest Report A penetration test report details the system’s flaws. It also describes solutions such as patching, hardening, and limiting system functionality where required. The purpose is to identify and repair problem areas. The following are things which optimize a pentest report: The goal should be known and explained. Knowing what could happen if there is a breach. Outlining the testing process and other techniques that go with it.
What Makes a Great Pentesting Report? It is common for penetration testing results to be too technical. They also sometimes don’t describe the commercial effects of the mentioned vulnerabilities. A good penetration tester finds the flaws and describes their effect on the consumer. The reports should provide the consumer with answers to hazards.
Creating a Penetration Test Report Here are the main elements of a report on a penetration test: Executive summary – Pentesting reports begin with an executive summary of your results. This should be in plain English for non-security specialists to grasp the significance of the found vulnerabilities and what the company must do to fix them. Details of discovered vulnerabilities – These show how an attacker may exploit the flaws you detected. Plain language should be used which security experts, developers, and non-technical positions can grasp. Business impact – Now that you know the vulnerabilities, assess their effects on the company. Score the vulnerabilities using the CVSS (Common