Understand the Role of Reports

An ethical hacking engagement isn't over when you find the last vulnerability. The most critical part of the job is communicating your findings. A penetration test report is the ultimate deliverable—it's the bridge between your technical work and the organization's ability to improve its security. A good report does more than just list flaws; it explains the risk in business terms, prioritizes the most critical issues, and provides clear, actionable steps for fixing them.