Penetration test reports are extremely important as they provide the client with detailed outcomes of the test. In this chapter, you will be able to understand what exactly goes into a penetration test report. You will be able to identify the audience of the report and how their views of the report differ. You will learn how to use Dradis, which can help you to keep track of findings, issues, and evidence that you can use in your report. You will learn what kind of remediation efforts are recommended to help a client to secure their environment.
As you progress through this chapter, you will learn about the following topics:
- The importance of a penetration testing report
- What goes into a penetration test report?
- Tools for report writing
- Recommending remediation options
