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Penetration testing — preparation and expectations

A practical guide to preparing your organization for ethical hacking and what the report should include.

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Penetration testing is one of the most concrete measures to uncover real risk — not just theoretical vulnerabilities.

The test in three phases

  1. Before

    Scope and preparation

    Clarify scope, contacts, and rules for escalating critical findings during the engagement.

  2. During

    Execution

    A good team communicates proactively and documents findings with business context.

  3. After

    Remediation

    Prioritize remediation by risk and exposure — not by number of findings alone.

Before the test

Pre-engagement checklist

  • Signed scope and rules of engagement (what is in/out of scope)
  • Named contacts for technical escalation and leadership
  • Agreed process for critical findings during the test — not only in the final report
  • Backup and recovery plan in place if the test touches production systems

During the test

A good team communicates proactively and documents findings with business context — so you can prioritize remediation without drowning in CVSS scores alone.

After the test

Prioritize remediation by risk and exposure — not by number of findings alone.