Summary

This chapter focused on using Bash to streamline the reporting phase of pentesting. It covered techniques for automating data collection, organizing findings, and generating comprehensive reports. We explored how to extract relevant information from tool outputs, parse and clean data, and store it efficiently using SQLite databases. We also addressed integrating Bash scripts with reporting tools such as LaTeX to create professional PDF reports. By leveraging Bash for these tasks, pentesters can significantly reduce the time and effort required for report generation while ensuring accuracy and consistency in their findings.

The next chapter will examine methods for creating Bash scripts that can evade detection by endpoint security during pentesting engagements.