CHAPTER 9
Writing and Communicating the Pentest Report
In this chapter, you will learn how to
• Describe a process-oriented approach to writing a pentest report
• Find open source guidance regarding pentest report criteria
• Identify methods for communicating the pentest report to your customer
In the previous chapters, you have learned about various attack techniques and methodologies that you can use during a pentest. However, the technical assessment is only a portion of the overall pentesting process. Client communication is an important factor of pentesting, and even more so when the pentest is conducted with limited or no face-to-face interaction with the customer. The pentest report documents the results of the pentest and is ...
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