10  Things a Penetration Testing Report Should Contain

Irshad  

May 15th, 2024

1

The executive summary

The summary explains identified risks and how they may affect the tested business, including financial impact.

2

Technical  details of the vulnerabilities

Security flaws include technical details essential for IT, yet must be explained clearly for all to grasp risks.

3

Impact of the vulnerabilities 

Describe risks' likelihood and impact, prioritizing based on severity for effective mitigations.

4

Solutions to fix the vulnerabilities

Security flaws include technical details essential for IT, yet must be explained clearly for all to grasp risks.

5

Methodologies used

Understanding penetration testing methods is crucial, especially for IT teams. There are two main types

6

Exploitation Details

Exploitation Details descriptions of successful exploits, along with evidence to demonstrate the impact of these vulnerabilities on the organization's security posture.

7

Recommendations

The recommendations section outlines actionable steps to remediate identified vulnerabilities and strengthen the organization's security defenses.

8

Risk Assessment

This section evaluates the potential risks posed by the identified vulnerabilities, taking into account both the likelihood of exploitation .

9

Technical Findings

Technical findings provide a detailed analysis of each vulnerability, including information on how it was discovered, its root cause, and recommendations for mitigation.

10

Conclusion

The conclusion summarizes the key findings and recommendations presented in the penetration testing report.

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