Exceeding the scope of engagement and breaching legal or contractual terms during a penetration test can expose the tester and their employer to financial penalties in the form of fees or fines. This is because they have acted outside of the agreed boundaries which can lead to legal repercussions.
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What kinds of fees or fines can a penetration tester face for exceeding their scope?
What is meant by the 'scope of engagement' in penetration testing?
What legal consequences can arise from breaching contractual terms in a pentest?