Challenges of Implementing Penetration Test Findings

Many organizations struggle to act on the findings from penetration tests, leading to the same vulnerabilities being reported repeatedly over multiple assessments. This often happens due to a combination of factors, including poor communication between the pen testing team and the client’s technical staff, as well as lack of prioritization from leadership. Moreover, there is a tendency for leadership to focus on other business initiatives, especially in non-security-centric companies, which can detract from addressing these critical security issues. Understanding these bottlenecks can help security professionals strategize on how to prioritize and remediate these vulnerabilities more effectively.