PT0-002 Engagement Management Practice Question
After completing a penetration test, the tester must deliver a report. According to standard practices, which of the following is a required component of the deliverables?
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Executive summary, technical findings, and remediation guidance
A typical penetration test report includes an executive summary, technical findings, and remediation guidance.
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Executive summary, technical findings, and remediation guidance
Why this is correct
These are standard components of a penetration test report.
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Remediation guidance and a list of all tested IPs
Why it's wrong here
Executive summary is missing.
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Only technical findings and proof-of-concept code
Why it's wrong here
Executive summary is also required for non-technical stakeholders.
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Executive summary and raw data logs
Why it's wrong here
Raw logs are usually not included; findings are summarized.
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Penetration Testing Methodology
Key term
Remediation
Remediation is the process of fixing or eliminating vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or security weaknesses in an IT environment.
Key term
Executive summary
An executive summary is a concise overview of a longer document that highlights the key points, findings, and recommendations so busy stakeholders can quickly grasp the essential information without reading the full report.
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