Report Penetration Test: Outline (en)

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Introduction

  • Importance of Penetration Test Reports: Why is a good report crucial? Its impact on organizations.
  • Report Objectives: What is to be achieved through the report? Providing clear, actionable, and comprehensive information.
  • Audience: Who will read the report? Tailor the language and technical level.

Ideal Report Structure

  • Title Page: Basic information such as title, author, date, organization.
  • Executive Summary: A brief summary of main findings, recommendations, and potential impacts.
  • Introduction: Background, objectives of the testing, scope, and methodology used.
  • Findings:
    • Vulnerabilities: Detailed description of each identified vulnerability, including CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) if applicable.
    • Exploitation: How the vulnerability was exploited, steps taken, and supporting evidence.
    • Impact: Potential impact of each vulnerability if exploited by unauthorized parties.
  • Risk Analysis:
    • Risk Assessment: Evaluation of the risk level of each vulnerability based on the likelihood of exploitation and its impact.
    • Prioritization: Determining repair priorities based on risk level.
  • Recommendations:
    • Remediation: Specific recommendations for fixing each vulnerability.
    • Mitigation: Temporary mitigation steps if remediation cannot be implemented immediately.
    • Prevention: Suggestions to prevent similar types of vulnerabilities in the future.
  • Conclusion: Summary of main findings and recommendations.
  • Appendices:
    • Technical Evidence: Screenshots, logs, and other evidence supporting the findings.
    • Detailed Methodology: More detailed descriptions of tools and techniques used.

Tips for Writing an Effective Report

  • Clear and Concise: Avoid excessive technical jargon, use easily understood language.
  • Structured: Use a consistent and easy-to-follow format.
  • Accurate: Ensure all presented information is accurate and verifiable.
  • Objective: Avoid bias and present facts neutrally.
  • Visualization: Use graphs, diagrams, or tables to present complex data.
  • Actionable: Recommendations should be clear and actionable.

Tools and Templates

  • Tools for Evidence Collection: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, etc.
  • Tools for Report Creation: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or specialized report generation tools.
  • Report Templates: Many penetration test report templates are available online.

Best Practices

  • Collaboration with Teams: Involve the development and operational teams in the reporting process.
  • Regular Updates: Reports should be updated regularly to reflect environmental changes.
  • Good Documentation: Keep all evidence and documentation related to the testing.

Additional:

  • Ethics in Reporting: Discuss the importance of maintaining ethics in reporting, especially regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Legality: Touch on the legal aspects related to penetration test reporting, such as Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) implications.

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