Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing Reports
What goes into a pentest report that satisfies security reviews and SOC 2 auditors.
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.
- •Executive summary for buyers, detailed findings for engineers.
- •Evidence of exploitation attempts and impact.
- •Clear remediation guidance and retest outcomes.
FAQ
What makes a report usable for SOC 2?
Traceable findings, severity, impacted assets, and remediation notes tied to evidence of retest or closure.
Can we share the full report with customers?
Often a sanitized summary is shared; coordinate on what to redact while keeping trust intact.
How are retests documented?
Reports should show retest status, evidence, and date so stakeholders know what changed.
Do reports include methodology?
Yes—documenting scope, tools, and approaches builds credibility for auditors and customers.
How long should we keep reports?
Maintain them through your audit cycles and renewals; store securely with access controls.