Requirement
Cybersecurity requirements for penetration testing exercises must be defined, documented and approved.
Control Implementation Guidelines
- Develop and document cybersecurity policy for penetration testing in the organization, including the following:
- Determine the scope of the penetration test in the organization
- Define periodic penetration testing requirements
- Define penetration testing requirements using effective tools and methods
- Define the requirements for the team responsible for performing the penetration testing
- Support the organization's policy by the Executive Management. This must be done through the approval of the organization head or his/her deputy
Relevant Cybersecurity Tools
- Penetration Testing Policy Template
Expected Deliverables
- Cybersecurity policy that covers the requirements of penetration testing management (e.g., electronic copy or official hard copy)
- Formal approval by the head of the organization or his/her deputy on the policy (e.g., via the organization's official e-mail, paper or electronic signature)
