2026 Requirements
SOX
Pentest
Data last verified: January 2026
Penetration Testing for SOX
Required for IT general controls affecting financial reporting We align deliverables to Sarbanes-Oxley Act evidence needs and auditor expectations.
$5K-$150K
Typical investment for Pentest
1-4 weeksPenalties: Criminal penalties for executives, SEC enforcement
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Evidence to Satisfy Auditors
Scope coverage matched to SOX controls
Reporting mapped to Sarbanes-Oxley Act evidence checklist
Retest to validate remediation before audit deadlines
Decision factors
Scope: External, internal, web app, API, cloud
Testing approach: Black box vs gray box vs white box
Compliance mapping: Reports formatted for specific frameworks
Retest inclusion: Verification of remediation
Timeline: Typical 1-4 weeks for completion
FAQs
Is Penetration Testing required for SOX?
Required for IT general controls affecting financial reporting
How often should Pentest be done for SOX?
Annual audit as part of financial audit
What happens if we skip Pentest for SOX?
Criminal penalties for executives, SEC enforcement
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