Pentest Reports

At the conclusion of every penetration testing engagement, the Catchify team delivers a comprehensive report summarizing the testing performed, the vulnerabilities discovered, and the recommended next steps. These reports are designed to be useful for both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

What is Included in a Report

Each pentest report contains the following sections:

Executive Summary

A high-level overview written for non-technical stakeholders such as CISOs, board members, and senior management. It covers:

• The scope and objectives of the engagement

• The overall security posture and risk level

• A summary of key findings by severity

• Strategic recommendations

Methodology

A description of the testing approach used, including:

• The type of testing performed (black box, gray box, white box)

• The standards and frameworks followed (OWASP, PTES, NIST)

• The testing timeline

Findings Summary

A table listing all findings with their severity, status, and the affected component. This provides a quick reference for tracking remediation progress.

Detailed Findings

Each finding is documented with:

• Title and severity

• Description and business impact

• Detailed reproduction steps

• Evidence (screenshots and observations)

• Remediation recommendations

Recommendations

A prioritized list of actions your organization should take, including both immediate fixes and longer-term security improvements.

A typical pentest report -- professional, detailed, and ready to share with leadership

Accessing Your Reports

To view and download your reports:

1. Navigate to Projects in the main menu

2. Click on the completed project

3. Go to the Reports tab

4. Click Download PDF to save the report to your computer

Download your report as a PDF from the project detail page

Reports become available after the testing engagement is complete and the Catchify team has finalized their review. You will receive a notification when your report is ready.

Understanding Your Report

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your pentest report:

For executive audiences:

• Start with the Executive Summary for a big-picture understanding

• Focus on the severity distribution and risk rating

• Use the strategic recommendations section for planning

For technical teams:

• Go directly to the Detailed Findings section

• Use the reproduction steps to understand each issue

• Follow the remediation recommendations to fix vulnerabilities

• Reference the findings when requesting retests

For compliance teams:

• The report can serve as evidence of security testing for audits and certifications

• The methodology section documents the testing standards applied

• The findings and remediation sections demonstrate your organization's approach to risk management

Each finding in the report includes everything your team needs to take action

Sharing Reports

Pentest reports often need to be shared with different stakeholders. Here are some recommendations:

• Board and executive team -- Share the Executive Summary section

• Development team -- Share the Detailed Findings and Recommendations sections

• Compliance and audit -- Share the full report as evidence of testing

• Third-party clients -- Share with caution. Discuss with your account manager about what level of detail is appropriate to share externally.

Pentest reports contain sensitive information about your organization's security vulnerabilities. Handle them with care and limit distribution to authorized personnel only.

Requesting Additional Reports

If you need a customized version of your report (for example, an executive-only summary or a report filtered to specific findings), contact your account manager. The Catchify team can prepare tailored versions to meet your specific needs.