OSSTMM 3.0 Security Verification Certification - Audit Report

Sep 15, 2026

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Security Test Audit Report outlining the OSSTMM 3.0 Security Verification Certification process and required reporting scheme. Describes a scientific, repeatable security testing methodology with clear validity and completion expectations, including signatures, stamps, tested channel/module/task status, and documented deficiencies. Introduces OSSTMM purpose, overview, and related terms, then details the structured process through posture review, logistics, active detection verification, visibility audit, access verification, and trust verification tasks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

About ISECOM

Related Terms and Definitions

Purpose

Process

Validity

Certification

1. Posture Review

2. Logistics

3. Active Detection Verification

4. Visibility Audit

5. Access Verification

6. Trust Verification

Report ID Lead Auditor Scope and Index Channels Security Test Audit Report OSSTMM 3.0 Security Verification Certification OSSTMM.ORG- ISECOM.ORG Date Test Date Duration Vectors Test Type | | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | I am responsible for the information within this report and have personally verified that all information herein is factual and true. SIGNATURE OPST Certification \# COMPANY STAMP/SEAL OPSA Certification \# OPERATIONAL SECURITY VALUES Visibility Access Trust | | | --- | | | | | LIMITATIONS VALUES Vulnerability Weakness Concern Exposure Anomaly OpSec Limitations CONTROLS VALUES Authentication Indemnification Resilience Subjugation Continuity Non-Repudiation Confidentiality Privacy Integrity Alarm True Controls Security Δ | | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | True Protection Actual Security OVERVIEW This Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual provides a methodology for a thorough security test. A security test is an accurate measurement of security at an operational level, void of assumptions and anecdotal evidence. A proper methodology makes for a valid security measurement that is consistent and repeatable. ABOUT ISECOM ISECOM, the creator and maintainer of the OSSTMM, is an independent, non-profit security research organization and certification authority defined by the principles of open collaboration and transparency. RELATED TERMS AND DEFINITIONS This report may refer to words and terms that may be construed with other intents or meanings. This is especially true within international translations. This report attempts to use standard terms and definitions as found in the OSSTMM 3 vocabulary, which has been based on NCSC-TG-004 (Teal Green Book) from the US Department of Defense where applicable. PURPOSE The primary purpose of this Audit Report is to provide a standard reporting scheme based on a scientific methodology for the accurate characterization of security through examination and correlation in a consistent and reliable way. The secondary purpose is to provide guidelines which when followed will allow the auditor to provide a certified OSSTMM audit. PROCESS This Audit Report must accompany the full security test report document that provides evidence of the test and the results as defined in the statement of work between the testing organization and the client. VALIDITY For this OSSTMM Audit Report to be valid, it must be filled out clearly, properly, and completely. The OSSTMM Audit Report must be signed by the lead or responsible tester or analyst and accompany include the stamp of the company which holds the contract or sub-contract of the test. This audit report must show under COMPLETION STATUS which Channel and the associated Modules and Tasks have been tested to completion, not tested to completion, and which tests were not applicable and why. A report which documents that only specific parts of the Channel test have been completed due to time constraints, project problems, or customer refusal may still be recognized as an official OSSTMM audit if accompanied by this report clearly showing the deficiencies and the reasons for those deficiencies. CERTIFICATION OSSTMM certification is the assurance of an organization’s security according to the thorough tests within the OSSTMM standard and is available per vector and channel for organizations or parts of organizations that maintain a rav level of a minimum of 90% validated yearly from an independent third-party auditor. Validation of security tests or quarterly metrics is subject to the ISECOM validation requirements to assure consistency and integrity. 1. POSTURE REVIEW | TASK COMMENTS COMPLETION STATUS | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.1 | Identified business objectives and markets. | | | | 1.2 | Identified legislation and regulations applicable to the targets in the scope. | | |

FAQs

What makes an OSSTMM audit report valid?

It must be completed clearly and completely, signed by the lead or responsible tester or analyst, and include the company stamp tied to the contract or sub-contract. It must also document which channel modules and tasks were tested to completion, not to completion, and which were not applicable with reasons.

What is the purpose of the audit report?

The primary purpose is to provide a standard reporting scheme based on a scientific methodology to characterize security accurately through examination and correlation. The secondary purpose is to guide auditors in producing a certified OSSTMM audit.

Which process areas are covered in this report’s task sections?

The report structures tasks across posture review, logistics, active detection verification, visibility audit, access verification, and trust verification. Each section lists specific tasks to be evaluated as part of the certification readiness.

Sep 15, 2026

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