Penetration Testing
Pentest Preparation Checklist
How to prepare your team and environment for a successful penetration test to maximize value and minimize delays.
Positioning
We treat penetration testing as part of trust and compliance motions. Scopes are right-sized, timelines are transparent, and we do not claim to be a pentest firm or guarantee outcomes—everything is anchored to real evidence needs.
- •Identify all assets, APIs, and environments in scope.
- •Provide credentials and documentation for authenticated testing.
- •Whitelisting and firewall rules for the testing team.
- •Notify internal teams and setup communication channels.
FAQ
When should we start preparing?
Ideally 2–4 weeks before the test begins to ensure all access and documentation are ready.
Do we need a dedicated environment?
While testing in production is possible, a production-like staging environment with realistic data is often preferred.