How-To: Renew Your Penetration Testing Certificate

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Introduction

Renew your penetration testing certificate annually to maintain continuous compliance and protection against evolving cyber threats. Starting the process at least one month before your current certificate expires ensures there are no gaps in coverage.

Prerequisites

  • Your current Astra Pentest certificate must be active or approaching expiry.

  • Your Customer Success Manager (CSM) will reach out via email before renewal — confirm your scope and delivery details with them before proceeding.

Instructions

  1. Initiate Renewal: Start the renewal process in one of two ways:

    • Email Astra's support team at help@getastra.com

    • Respond directly to the renewal reminder email sent by your account manager

  2. Confirm Scope with Your CSM: Your CSM will reach out before every renewal to confirm the test scope, delivery details, and answer any questions. Ensure this conversation happens before scheduling.

  3. Schedule Your Test: Book your penetration test at least one month before your current certificate expires to avoid any lapse in coverage.

  4. Review Security Requirements: Work with the Astra team to update your security requirements, ensuring the test covers all relevant and newly added areas of your application or infrastructure.

  5. Complete the Penetration Test: Astra's security experts will conduct the test thoroughly based on the confirmed scope.

  6. Receive Your Updated Certificate: Upon successful completion, your renewed certificate will be issued.

Expected Outcome

Once the test is complete, you will receive an updated penetration testing certificate valid for the next cycle, demonstrating your organization's continued commitment to security.

Related Tasks

  • Extend Your Certificate Early: If you have an existing Astra Pentest certificate that is less than 180 days old, you can request a vetted scan on new features to extend its validity by another 180 days — without waiting for full renewal.

  • Track Certificate Status: Monitor your current certificate's expiry date from the Astra dashboard to plan your renewal timeline in advance.