# What Next After Requesting A Pentest

After submitting your pentest request in Catchify, the following process begins:

1. **Your request is received**\
   Our security team is immediately notified through the platform.
2. **Initial review**\
   We assess your request details, scope, and selected assets. Review time may vary depending on the complexity of the engagement.
3. **Quote sent**\
   You’ll receive a budget estimate and timeline proposal. You can approve it as-is or work with the Catchify engineer to adjust it.
4. **Approval & next steps**\
   Once approved, the pentest is scheduled. You'll be notified when kickoff is confirmed.

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