Reports

NEURO’s report generation transforms your findings into professional, client-ready penetration test reports. Generate polished DOCX documents with customizable templates and automated data population.

Overview

Report features include:

Professional DOCX output
Customizable templates
Automated data population
Executive summaries
Technical appendices
Charts and visualizations
Finding grouping options
Custom branding

Report Templates

Default Template

NEURO includes a professional default template with:

Cover page with client branding
Table of contents
Executive summary
Methodology section
Findings by severity
Remediation roadmap
Technical appendices

Custom Templates

Create templates matching your organization’s style:

Download the default template
Modify in Microsoft Word
Upload as custom template
Use for future reports

See Report Templates for template management.

Generating a Report

Quick Generate

Open your project
Click Generate Report in the header
Select template
Click Generate
Download the DOCX file

Detailed Configuration

Navigate to project Reports tab
Click + New Report
Configure options:

Report Settings

Setting	Description
Template	Select report template
Title	Report title
Include Executive Summary	Toggle summary section
Finding Severity Filter	Minimum severity to include
Group Findings By	Grouping method

Grouping Options

Option	Description
Severity	Group by Critical, High, Medium, etc.
Category	Group by vulnerability type
Asset	Group by affected system
Status	Group by finding status
None	List all findings sequentially

Include/Exclude Findings

Review the findings list
Uncheck any to exclude
Only checked findings appear in report
Click Generate Report

Report Sections

Cover Page

Report title
Client name and logo
Assessment dates
Prepared by information
Confidentiality notice

Executive Summary

Auto-generated overview including:

Assessment scope
Key statistics
Risk summary
Critical findings highlight
Remediation priorities

Methodology

Testing approach
Tools used
Assessment timeline
Scope boundaries

Findings Summary

Severity distribution chart
Finding count by category
Risk matrix
Statistics table

Detailed Findings

Each finding includes:

Title and severity
CVSS score and vector
Description
Impact
Remediation
Evidence (screenshots)
Affected assets
References

Remediation Roadmap

Prioritized fix list
Effort estimates
Quick wins identification
Long-term recommendations

Appendices

Asset inventory
Tool output
Additional evidence
Methodology details

Sensitivity & Classification

Control document sensitivity markings and handling instructions.

Sensitivity Levels

Level	Description
CUI	Controlled Unclassified Information with handling box
Unclassified	No special handling required
U//FOUO	Unclassified, For Official Use Only
Corporate Confidential	Internal company use only
Client Confidential	Restricted to client personnel
Custom	User-defined classification

Configuration

In Report Settings, click Sensitivity
Select classification level
Add handling instructions (optional)
Preview the document header
Settings persist per project

CUI Handling Box

When CUI is selected, reports include:

CUI banner on each page
Handling instructions box
Distribution statement
Destruction notice

Watermarks

Add watermarks to clearly mark document status.

Watermark Options

Watermark	Use Case
DRAFT	Work-in-progress reports
CONFIDENTIAL	Sensitive documents
SAMPLE	Demo or example reports
Custom Text	Any user-defined text

Configuration

In Report Settings, click Watermarks
Enable watermark toggle
Select preset or enter custom text
Choose position (diagonal, header, footer)
Preview the watermark
Generate report

Watermarks appear on every page of the generated document.

Diagrams

Include visual diagrams in your reports.

Diagram Types

Type	Description
Network Diagram	Infrastructure topology
Architecture Diagram	System architecture overview
Attack Path	Exploitation flow visualization

Uploading Diagrams

In Report Settings, click Diagrams
Select diagram type
Upload image file (PNG, JPG, SVG)
Add caption (optional)
Multiple diagrams per type supported

Diagram Placement

Diagrams are automatically placed in appropriate sections:

Network diagrams in Scope section
Architecture in Methodology
Attack paths with related findings

Native Office Charts

Reports include fully editable Microsoft Office charts.

Chart Types

Chart	Description
Severity Distribution	Pie chart of findings by severity
Category Breakdown	Bar chart by vulnerability type
Status Overview	Finding lifecycle status

Features

Fully Editable - Modify in Word after generation
Native Office Format - Not static images
Auto-Updated - Reflects current finding data
AI Descriptions - Each chart includes AI-generated summary

Chart Descriptions

AI generates executive summaries for each chart describing:

Key observations
Notable trends
Risk implications
Recommended focus areas

Report Customization

Branding

Add your organization’s branding:

Go to Settings → Report Branding
Upload:
- Company logo
- Cover page background
- Header/footer logos
Set colors for charts

Section Ordering

Customize section order:

In report settings, click Sections
Drag sections to reorder
Toggle sections on/off
Save preferences

Finding Display

Configure how findings appear:

Option	Effect
Show CVSS Vector	Display full vector string
Show Evidence Inline	Images in finding or appendix
Show References	Include external links
Show Affected Assets	List all affected systems

Report Preview

Before generating:

Click Preview Report
Review structure and content
Make adjustments
Generate final version

Downloading Reports

Download DOCX

After generation, click Download
Save the .docx file
Open in Microsoft Word

Convert to PDF

NEURO generates DOCX files. To convert to PDF:

Open in Microsoft Word
File → Save As → PDF
Or use LibreOffice: libreoffice --headless --convert-to pdf report.docx

Report History

Track all generated reports:

Go to project Reports tab
View list of generated reports
Access previous versions
Download any past report

Report Data

Automatic Population

The report pulls data automatically:

Project metadata
All included findings
Asset information
Statistics and charts
Team information

Manual Additions

Some sections may need manual input:

Executive summary customization
Methodology specifics
Special recommendations
Appendix content

Edit in Word after generation.

Chart Generation

Reports include auto-generated charts:

Severity Distribution

Pie/bar chart showing finding counts by severity

Risk Matrix

Heat map of likelihood vs. impact

Findings by Category

Bar chart of vulnerability types

Remediation Timeline

Gantt-style remediation roadmap

Best Practices

Before Generating

Quality Check

After generation:

Client Delivery

Convert to PDF for final delivery
Password-protect sensitive reports
Use secure file transfer
Maintain version control

Troubleshooting

Missing Data

If data is missing from reports:

Verify finding fields are complete
Check project metadata
Ensure assets are linked
Regenerate report

Formatting Issues

If formatting is incorrect:

Check template compatibility
Verify image sizes
Review custom template
Use default template as fallback

Large Reports

For reports with many findings:

Generate may take longer
Consider splitting by severity
Compress images first
Use finding filters

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