Report Writing
Rafay Baloch · 2024
Report writing is an essential component of any security engagement, whether it is a Pentest Report, a Red Teaming report, or a submission for a bug bounty program. The way information is structured, organized, and presented significantly influences the reception of your report. I have encountered instances where individuals have approached me frustrated about their findings being dismissed by a bug bounty program. After reviewing their submissions, I found the vulnerabilities they reported were indeed valid but the presentation and structure of the information made it difficult for the triage teams to understand, leading them to set it aside. In such cases, I advised creating a video proof of concept and documenting the steps taken to reproduce the vulnerability. This approach often led to their findings being accepted. During my tenure at https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href=" https://CyberCitadel.com ">CyberCitadel.com , we have undertaken pentesting engagements for numerous clients. These experiences were met with both praise and criticism. Over time, I have recognized the attributes of an exemplary pentest report. In this chapter, we will dive into how a pentesting report should be crafted, structured, and conveyed to effectively communicate the findings.