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Knowledge Base & Operational DocumentationHow to Prove Authorization Before Testing a Newly Discovered Asset
During an assessment, testers may discover a hostname or address that appears related to the organization but was not listed in the approved scope. It could be a vendor system, a retired asset, or another team's service. Testing it without authorization can cause harm and invalidate the assessment.
Verify the asset owner
Check inventory, DNS ownership, cloud account details, and business contacts. Confirm who has authority to authorize testing and whether a third party must approve. Record the exact hostname, address, environment, test methods, and date range in the scope update.
- Pause intrusive testing until written authorization is confirmed.
- Use passive research only within the approved rules.
- Update emergency contacts and stop conditions for added targets.
- Preserve the scope decision with the assessment record.
Informatix Systems lists penetration testing related services. A scope review can clarify asset ownership and authorization boundaries. Contact Informatix Systems to plan an authorized assessment.