Penetration Testing
Pen Test Retesting & Remediation
Close findings fast with clear ownership, crisp evidence, and a predictable retest.
Triage & ownership
- •Assign an owner per finding immediately; log risk rating and deadline.
- •Clarify repro steps with the tester; avoid guessing root cause.
- •Group related findings (e.g., auth controls) to fix systematically.
Fix & verify
- •Patch, configure, or redesign with least-privilege in mind.
- •Add tests (unit/integration) to prevent regressions.
- •Capture evidence: configs, logs, screenshots, or test output.
Retest
- •Schedule retest window; provide exact repro steps and expected result.
- •Use the same accounts/endpoints used in the initial test.
- •Track pass/fail per finding; request updated report.
Evidence that speeds retests
- •Config diffs or code commits tied to the finding.
- •Logs/screenshots showing the exploit no longer works.
- •Automated tests added to prevent regression.
Avoid these delays
- •Unclear fixes or missing repro steps in the retest request.
- •No test accounts or environment access when retest starts.
- •Scope creep—new changes deployed mid-retest.
Set expectations up front
- •Agree on retest window, number of cycles, and included findings.
- •Decide on what “pass” means per finding (e.g., mitigation vs full fix).
- •Capture the updated report; share with security questionnaires as needed.
Retests move faster when fixes are verified, evidence is ready, and scope is clear.
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