From the course: CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Cert Prep: 4 Software and Systems Security
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Penetration test reporting
From the course: CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-002) Cert Prep: 4 Software and Systems Security
Penetration test reporting
- [Narrator] At the conclusion of a penetration test, the testers must develop reports that communicate their results to management. Most testers consider this phase to be nowhere near as fun as the exploitation phase, but it is absolutely critical to the success of the test. After all, if you don't clearly communicate the results of your test, the organization won't be able to take the necessary actions to improve security, and that was the entire point of doing the penetration test in the first place. Penetration testing reports provide managers and technical staff with the information that they need to correct vulnerabilities discovered during the test. A good penetration testing report includes coverage of three major areas. First, the report should explain what occurred during the test. This includes narrative detail that explains both the testing techniques and the results that were achieved. This is normally done as…
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