pentest-checklist - Penetration testing planning and execution checklist
Provide a comprehensive checklist for planning, executing, and following up on penetration tests to ensure proper scoping and vulnerability remediation.
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Updated: 2026-09-24Capabilities
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What this skill does
- Define testing scope and objectives
- Prepare target testing environment
- Execute preliminary vulnerability scans
- Implement security monitoring and logging
- Clean up test artifacts
- Verify remediation and schedule retesting
Inputs
- Testing business objectives
- Target environment information
- Budget and timeline constraints
- Stakeholder contacts and authorization
- Legal agreements and scope documents
Outputs
- Defined pentest scope and objectives
- Prepared testing environment
- Security monitoring data
- Vulnerability findings report
- Remediation plan and verification
Requirements
- Explicit written permission from system owner
- User confirmation before active probing
- Cloud hosting provider authorization
- Verified backup integrity