What Different Types of Reports I can generate?
Reports include detailed information on vulnerabilities discovered, recommended fixes, test cases, a list of tests performed, and a graphical summary to provide you thorough understanding of your security landscape
Reports are crucial because they provide a clear record of security assessments, helping to verify and document the results. They are essential for showing compliance with industry standards and regulations.
By summarizing findings and offering actionable insights, reports make it easier for you to understand your security status and make informed decisions about improvements. They highlight vulnerabilities, helping you prioritize what needs to be fixed, and track progress over time. Overall, reports are vital for maintaining and enhancing your security posture, ensuring that your systems are protected and up-to-date.
We provide 4 different types of reports:
Engagement Letter: A 1-page PDF letter that serves as proof for a pentest. It includes the business name, URL, and other essential details. You need to select a target for which you want to generate the letter.
Management Report: A summary PDF report (3-4 pages) with the Executive Summary, Vulnerability Statistics, Timelines, Methodology, Scope of Testing, Assessment Duration and Dates, and an Overview Table of Vulnerabilities.
Full Report: A comprehensive report containing all the details and vulnerabilities of the chosen scans. It includes Vulnerability Statistics, Scope of Testing, Assessment Duration and Dates, an Overview Table of Vulnerabilities, a Detailed Breakdown of Vulnerabilities, Technical Details on Each Finding, Risk Assessment and Severity Levels, Risk Score, and Test Cases.
CSV Report: A summary table of all the vulnerabilities found in the chosen scans. This report is in a tabular format for easy data interpretation and includes details such as Vulnerability ID, Target Name, Title, Reported At, Last Updated At, Assigned To, Status, Severity, Risk Score, Reported By, Audit Started At, and Dashboard Link.
Go to the Reports Page: Navigate to the Astra dashboard and click on the Reports section in the left sidebar.
Select Report Type: Choose from Engagement Letter, Management Report, Full Report, or CSV Report.
Select Target/Scan: Depending on the report type selected, you need to select the relevant target(s) or scan(s).
Configure the Report: Provide necessary details such as business name, address, and other configurations as required. For some reports, you can choose to hide specific sections.
Download or Email the Report
The Engagement Letter and CSV Report can be downloaded directly to your local system.
The Management Report and Full Report are sent to your registered email address.
In addition to generating reports from the main Reports Page, you can also create reports directly from the scan details page:
Head over to the scan details page for the specific scan you want to report on.
From there, click on the Reports option to generate your desired report.
This method allows you to quickly generate reports specific to individual scans without returning to the main Reports Page.
Yes, you can select multiple targets or scans when generating reports.
Yes, certain reports allow customization, such as hiding specific sections.
Importance of Reports
Reports are crucial because they provide a clear record of security assessments, helping to verify and document the results. They are essential for showing compliance with industry standards and regulations.
By summarizing findings and offering actionable insights, reports make it easier for you to understand your security status and make informed decisions about improvements. They highlight vulnerabilities, helping you prioritize what needs to be fixed, and track progress over time. Overall, reports are vital for maintaining and enhancing your security posture, ensuring that your systems are protected and up-to-date.
What are the different types of reports we provide?
We provide 4 different types of reports:
Engagement Letter: A 1-page PDF letter that serves as proof for a pentest. It includes the business name, URL, and other essential details. You need to select a target for which you want to generate the letter.
Management Report: A summary PDF report (3-4 pages) with the Executive Summary, Vulnerability Statistics, Timelines, Methodology, Scope of Testing, Assessment Duration and Dates, and an Overview Table of Vulnerabilities.
Full Report: A comprehensive report containing all the details and vulnerabilities of the chosen scans. It includes Vulnerability Statistics, Scope of Testing, Assessment Duration and Dates, an Overview Table of Vulnerabilities, a Detailed Breakdown of Vulnerabilities, Technical Details on Each Finding, Risk Assessment and Severity Levels, Risk Score, and Test Cases.
CSV Report: A summary table of all the vulnerabilities found in the chosen scans. This report is in a tabular format for easy data interpretation and includes details such as Vulnerability ID, Target Name, Title, Reported At, Last Updated At, Assigned To, Status, Severity, Risk Score, Reported By, Audit Started At, and Dashboard Link.
Generating the report
Go to the Reports Page: Navigate to the Astra dashboard and click on the Reports section in the left sidebar.
Select Report Type: Choose from Engagement Letter, Management Report, Full Report, or CSV Report.
Select Target/Scan: Depending on the report type selected, you need to select the relevant target(s) or scan(s).
Configure the Report: Provide necessary details such as business name, address, and other configurations as required. For some reports, you can choose to hide specific sections.
Download or Email the Report
The Engagement Letter and CSV Report can be downloaded directly to your local system.
The Management Report and Full Report are sent to your registered email address.
Generating the report from scan details page
In addition to generating reports from the main Reports Page, you can also create reports directly from the scan details page:
Head over to the scan details page for the specific scan you want to report on.
From there, click on the Reports option to generate your desired report.
This method allows you to quickly generate reports specific to individual scans without returning to the main Reports Page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1: Can I generate multiple reports at once?
Yes, you can select multiple targets or scans when generating reports.
2: Can I customize the contents of the reports?
Yes, certain reports allow customization, such as hiding specific sections.
Updated on: 25/11/2024
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