Administration
The Administration section in PentestPad provides comprehensive tools for managing users, configuring system settings, customizing workflows, and controlling integrations. Access to administration features requires appropriate permissions.
Accessing Administration
Section titled “Accessing Administration”To access the Administration panel:
- Log in to PentestPad with an administrator account
- Navigate to the sidebar menu
- Click on Administration (visible only to admin users)
- Select the specific administration section you want to manage
Key Administration Areas
Section titled “Key Administration Areas”User & Access Management
Section titled “User & Access Management”User Management
- Create, edit, and delete user accounts
- Assign roles and permissions
- Manage license slot allocation
- Control user access levels
License Management
- View license information and expiration
- Monitor user slot usage
- Track license compliance
- Manage license renewals
Security Settings
Section titled “Security Settings”Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Enforce multi-factor authentication system-wide
Data Management
Section titled “Data Management”Data Retention
- Configure retention policies for reports
Customization
Section titled “Customization”Whitelabel Settings
- Customize application branding
- Upload company logo
Workflow Configuration
Section titled “Workflow Configuration”Project Settings
- Define project types and categories
- Configure project statuses and workflows
- Customize project fields
- Set project archival policies
Vulnerability Management
- Manage vulnerability types and classifications
- Configure finding fields and layouts
- Set severity mappings
- Organize vulnerability categories
Reporting
Section titled “Reporting”Report Templates
- Upload DOCX and XLSX templates
- Configure template variables
- Manage template versions
- Set default templates
Report Configuration
- Create custom report fields
- Configure report charts and visualizations
- Set report naming conventions
- Define report deletion policies
Integrations
Section titled “Integrations”External Tool Integration
- Configure Jira integration for issue tracking
- Set up Slack notifications
- Manage integration instances
- Configure webhooks and API connections
Common Administrative Tasks
Section titled “Common Administrative Tasks”Setting Up New Users
Section titled “Setting Up New Users”- Navigate to Administration > Users
- Click Create User
- Fill in user details and assign role
- Set initial permissions
- Send invitation or credentials
Configuring Security Policies
Section titled “Configuring Security Policies”- Go to Administration > General Settings
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Set password requirements
- Configure session timeout
- Save security settings
Managing Data Retention
Section titled “Managing Data Retention”- Access Administration > Privacy Settings
- Configure report retention periods
- Set automatic archival rules
- Enable deletion notifications
- Apply retention policies
Customizing Workflows
Section titled “Customizing Workflows”- Navigate to project or vulnerability settings
- Create custom types and statuses
- Define workflow transitions
- Add custom fields as needed
- Test workflow with sample data