CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Cert Guide

Chapter 10

Understanding How to Finalize a Penetration Test

This chapter covers the following subjects:

• Explaining Post-Engagement Activities

• Surveying Report Writing Best Practices

• Understanding Report Handling and Communications Best Practices

Once you’ve successfully completed the testing phases of a penetration test, you still have the most important phase to look forward to. Whether you are performing a test for an internal team or you are a contracted penetration tester, providing a quality deliverable is very important. The deliverable for a penetration test is the final report. By providing a quality report, you enable your customer to act on the findings of the report and mitigate the issues found. This chapter starts by discussing ...