BackTrack 4: Assuring Security by Penetration Testing

Types of reports

After constituting every single piece of verified test results, it is now time to combine them into a systematic and structured report before submitting it to the target stakeholder. There are three different types of reports; each has its own schema and layout relevant to the interests of a business entity involved in the penetration testing project. These reports are prepared according to their level of understanding and ability to grasp the information conveyed by the penetration tester. We have detailed each report type and its reporting structure with basic elements that may be necessary to accomplish your goal. It is important to note that all of these reports should a bind non-disclosure policy, legal notice, and penetration ...