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Ethical Hacking
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Ethical Hacking

by Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc, Florian Dalwigk
July 2026
Intermediate
729 pages
33h 9m
English
Packt Publishing
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18.3    Structure of Pentest Reports

A good pentest report follows a clear, logical structure and is tailored to different target groups, especially technical stakeholders, security managers, and senior management. Each of these groups has different requirements in terms of content and level of detail. A well-prepared report addresses all these requirements through a well-designed structure that incorporates both strategic and operational perspectives. If you search the internet for pentest reports, you will find a colorful array of documents that could not be more different in their visual design.[ 75 ] However, they all generally follow a similar pattern, which you will learn about conceptually in this chapter. Over time, you will find your ...

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