Security Assessment Checklist

Prepare for a smoother penetration test or security assessment.

Use this checklist to prepare scope, access, contacts, and remediation planning before testing begins.

Define Scope

List target applications, domains, APIs, cloud accounts, and IP ranges.

Confirm what is in-scope and out-of-scope.

Define testing dates and business-critical blackout periods.

Create test accounts for required user roles.

Confirm MFA and authentication requirements.

Provide API documentation or test tokens where required.

Provide technical and emergency contacts.

Define escalation process for critical findings.

Confirm report recipients and preferred delivery format.

Identify engineering owners for each system.

Plan time for fixing and retesting.

Agree how evidence and screenshots should be handled.

Speak to Omni Cyber to define testing scope, timelines, and reporting requirements.