pentest-checklist
Provide a comprehensive checklist for planning, executing, and following up on penetration tests. Ensure thorough preparation, proper scoping, and effective remediation of discovered vulnerabilities.
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✦overview.md
Key Features
- ·Comprehensive checklist for penetration test lifecycle
- ·Covers planning, execution, and follow-up phases
- ·Emphasizes proper scoping and authorization
- ·Focuses on vulnerability remediation
- ·Structured workflow with actionable steps
Use Cases
- →Planning a penetration test for compliance requirements
- →Executing authorized security assessments for web applications
- →Following up on vulnerability findings with remediation plans
Best for
- ✓Security teams conducting authorized assessments
- ✓Compliance-driven testing scenarios
Not ideal for
- !Unauthorized security testing
- !General vulnerability scanning without remediation
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pentest-checklist
description
Provide a comprehensive checklist for planning, executing, and following up on penetration tests. Ensure thorough preparation, proper scoping, and effective remediation of discovered vulnerabilities.
risk:offensive
source:community
author:zebbern
date_added:2026-02-27
AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments.
Pentest Checklist
Purpose
Provide a comprehensive checklist for planning, executing, and following up on penetration tests. Ensure thorough preparation, proper scoping, and effective remediation of discovered vulnerabilities.
Inputs/Prerequisites
- Clear business objectives for testing
- Target environment information
- Budget and timeline constraints
- Stakeholder contacts and authorization
- Legal agreements and scope documents
Outputs/Deliverables
- Defined pentest scope and objectives
- Prepared testing environment
- Security monitoring data
- Vulnerability findings report
- Remediation plan and verification
Core Workflow
Phase 1: Scope Definition
Define Objectives
- Clarify testing purpose - Determine goals (find vulnerabilities, compliance, customer assurance)
- Validate pentest necessity - Ensure penetration test is the right solution
- Align outcomes with objectives - Define success criteria
Reference Questions:
- Why are you doing this pentest?
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