Penetration Testing Scope Guide

Planning your first penetration test? This free guide explains what a pen test is in plain English, the five types of tests, how to write a scope document, what to expect, and the red flags to avoid when choosing a vendor.

What Is Inside

Everything an IT or security lead needs to run a smart engagement.

What pen testing is

A clear, jargon-free explanation, and how it differs from a vulnerability scan.

The 5 types of tests

Network, web app, mobile, social engineering, and wireless or cloud, and when you need each.

How to write a scope

A practical, step-by-step approach to defining assets, rules, timing, and success criteria.

What to expect

Timeline, what the testers do, the report you receive, and remediation and retest.

Vendor red flags

Six warning signs that tell you a pen test vendor is not the real thing.

Standards aligned

Built on recognised methodologies like PTES and the OWASP testing guide.

Need a penetration test?

Download the guide, then request a quote. We scope to your environment, with certified testers, clear reporting, and a retest to confirm your fixes worked.