Worksheet
Penetration test preparation checklist
A single page checklist in five blocks: scope, accounts, environment, communication and handover. Scope lists hosts, apps and exclusions. Accounts has a table of roles against usernames and the multi factor setting. Environment records staging or production and backup time. Communication holds contacts and test windows. Handover lists the urgent channel and the retest date.
Name: ______________________ Business: ______________________ Date: ______________
Scroll the table sideways to see every column.
| Item | Who owns it | Where it is kept today | What is missing |
|---|---|---|---|
Cross out or rewrite any heading that does not fit your business. From the guide “How to prepare for a penetration test: scope, access and rules”, www.gullysystem.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-penetration-test-scope-access-and-rules